Archive for March 10, 2010

FDA Approves Botox to Treat Spasticity

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Botox (onabotulinumtoxin A) to treat spasticity in the flexor muscles of the elbow, wrist, and fingers in adults.

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Vaccinate Kids to Stop Flu in Community

The community at large can be protected from influenza simply by vaccinating large numbers of school-age children, new research confirms.

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Melanoma Cases on the Rise

Despite research suggesting that rising rates of melanoma are due to advances in screening availability, a leading dermatologist says the melanoma increase is real.

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