Archive for January 28, 2010

Desonate (Desonide Gel) - updated on RxList

Desonate (Desonide Gel) drug description - FDA approved labeling for prescription drugs and medications at RxList

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InnoPran XL (Propranolol Hydrochloride) - updated on RxList

InnoPran XL (Propranolol Hydrochloride) drug description - FDA approved labeling for prescription drugs and medications at RxList

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High vitamin D levels, lower colon cancer risk?

Higher levels of vitamin D in the blood may help protect both men and women from cancers of the colon and rectum, confirm results of the largest study ever conducted on the topic.
Among more than 1200 people who developed colorectal cancer and an equal number who did not, researchers found that those with the highest [...]

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Genetic factors key to prostate cancer death risk

A combination of three genetic abnormalities has a dramatic impact on how long prostate cancer patients are likely to live, researchers said on Wednesday, and gene tests could help doctors decide on the best treatments.
Scientists at Britain’s Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) said their findings showed prostate cancer patients should be tested for specific genetic [...]

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A Visit To Your Dentist May Save Your Life

A dental exam is much more than a cavity-spotting expedition. In addition to decay, dentists look for potentially life-threatening conditions including oral cancer. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, 35,000 Americans are diagnosed each year with oral cancer, while 8,000 Americans each year die from it. Without early detection, survival rates significantly worsen…

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