Archive for December 29, 2009

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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A1C Blood Test OK for Diabetes Diagnosis

Diabetes diagnosis can be determined through the same simple blood test that is used to ensure control of the disease, per the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

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Depression: Further Reading

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Depression and Specific Depressive Disorders

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Tylenol Recall Expands

All Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplet 100-count bottles have been recalled, due to people sickened by a “musty” odor from the product.

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Ginkgo Biloba Doesn't Slow Mental Decline

The popular supplement Gingko Biloba is found not to slow age-related mental decline.

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Azilect (Rasagiline) - updated on RxList

Azilect (Rasagiline) drug description - FDA approved labeling for prescription drugs and medications at RxList

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Hylenex (Hyaluronidase Human Injection) - updated on RxList

Hylenex (Hyaluronidase Human Injection) drug description - FDA approved labeling for prescription drugs and medications at RxList

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