Archive for August, 2010

Anesthetic Shows Promise for Bipolar Disorder

In a recent small study, a single injection of the anesthetic ketamine provides relief from bipolar depression in as little as 40 minutes.

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Health Burden of Obesity Rises

In just 15 years, the negative impact of obesity on the quality and quantity of life more than doubled, according to a new report.

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Study Links Processed Red Meat to Bladder Cancer

A large recent study indicates that eating high amounts of processed red meats may raise the risk for developing bladder cancer.

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FDA Approves Vaccines for the 2010-2011 Influenza Season

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it has approved vaccines for the 2010-2011 influenza season in the United States.

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Health Reform Law: What It Means for Women

The Affordable Care Act bodes well for as many as 30 million women, a number that includes 15 million women who are uninsured, according to a new report.

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Butrans (Buprenorphine Transdermal System) - updated on RxList

Butrans (Buprenorphine Transdermal System) drug description - FDA approved labeling for prescription drugs and medications at RxList

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