Archive for March 5, 2010

NICE Appraisal Of Azacitidine For Myelodysplastic Syndromes

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is currently appraising the use of azacitidine (Vidaza, Celgene) for myelodysplastic syndromes…

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NICE Recommends Infliximab And Adalimumab For The Treatment Of Severe, Active Crohn’s Disease

In final draft guidance published today (4 March) NICE has recommended infliximab and adalimumab as treatment options for people with severe, active Crohn’s disease whose condition has not responded to conventional therapy, or who are intolerant of or have contraindications to conventional therapy…

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Urologist Dr. J. Francois Eid, MD Warns Against The Dangers Of Online Herbal Remedies For Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

News reports coming out of the UK and Australia show evidence of prescription ingredients in many “natural” herb remedies sold on the Internet to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). These popular online supplements, which claim to consist only of homeopathic ingredients, are often improperly labeled and may actually contain dangerous ingredients. Dr. J…

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