Archive for December, 2009

H1N1 Swine Flu Not So Catchy

A new study finds that H1N1 swine flu is less catchy than previous pandemic flu bugs.

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Acupuncture May Help Ease Hot Flashes

Acupuncture is found to cool hot flashes associated with breast cancer treatment and may offer other benefits for women's health and well-being.

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Agency to Promote Products for Rare Diseases

The Food and Drug Administration has charged The Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD) to dedicate its mission to promoting the development of products that demonstrate promise for the diagnosis and/or treatment of rare diseases or conditions.

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Compound May Fight Difficult Lung Cancer

A new compound may be a therapy for drug-resistant lung cancer.

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Seroquel XR (Quetiapine Fumarate Extended-Release Tablets) - updated on RxList

Seroquel XR (Quetiapine Fumarate Extended-Release Tablets) drug description - FDA approved labeling for prescription drugs and medications at RxList

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Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) - updated on RxList

Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) drug description - FDA approved labeling for prescription drugs and medications at RxList

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Zyprexa (Olanzapine) - updated on RxList

Zyprexa (Olanzapine) drug description - FDA approved labeling for prescription drugs and medications at RxList

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Anthrax Found In Drums Linked To Infected Woman, US

US health officials have confirmed samples from a pair of African drums used in a drumming circle attended by a New Hampshire woman who is severely ill in hospital with gastrointestinal anthrax have tested positive for the deadly bacterium…

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H1N1 Risky for Pregnant, Postpartum Women

Treatment delays are found to blame for H1N1-related hospitalizations among pregnant women and new mothers.

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New Gene Tied to Childhood Asthma

The identification of a gene found to trigger childhood asthma may offer new opportunities for treatment of the complex disease.

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