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World is currently facing a twin epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes in young people

The global rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents has led to an urgent call for action by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF).

25 Jun 2004

Atkins responds to recent attacks from industry-funded groups

Atkins Health & Medical Information Services is urging Americans to once again look to the Atkins Lifestyle Food Guide Pyramid

25 Jun 2004

Most Alzheimer's drugs don't work

A new UK study published in THE LANCET concludes that the most widely used drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease have only minimal efficacy, and that an alternative approach for treatment is needed.

24 Jun 2004

Residency training is demanding, leading busy residents to forfeit sleep

Federal mandates last year capped the resident’s work week at 80 hours, reducing the amount of time spent in the operating room and in the hospital treating patients.

23 Jun 2004

New guidelines to develop reliable information for consumer use of alternative medicines

Since traditional, complementary and alternative medicines remain largely unregulated, consumers worldwide need to be informed and given the tools to access appropriate, safe and effective treatment.

23 Jun 2004

WHO removes two antiretroviral products from the WHO List of prequalified products

The World Health Organization (WHO) removed two antiretroviral products from the WHO List of prequalified products

20 Jun 2004

Drug for multiple sclerosis prevented disease development when tested on animal models

Scientists from the Neurological Sciences Institute at Oregon Health & Science University have shown that an investigative drug for multiple sclerosis and related diseases prevented disease development when tested on animal models.

20 Jun 2004

Valsartan may reduce cardiac illness and death

Results of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET provide further evidence that a class of drugs that lower blood pressure are a treatment option for older people at high cardiovascular risk. The study also emphasises the importance of early blood-pressure lowering after the start of treatment to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke.

17 Jun 2004

Intrinsa patch increases sexual desire in menopausal women

Data released from a second, large-scale safety and efficacy study showed treatment with Intrinsa, an investigational female testosterone patch, significantly increased satisfying sexual activity and sexual desire in menopausal women

17 Jun 2004

Australian researchers have identified the hormone DHEAS as a new marker of low libido in women under 45 years

Researchers at the Australian based Jean Hailes Foundation are addressing the complex role of hormones. Their aim is to understand what is normal and whether women may benefit from therapy. In one of the world’s most comprehensive studies into women’s health and hormones researchers looked at 1423 randomly selected women aged 18-75.

17 Jun 2004

Further evidence that a class of drugs that lower blood pressure are a treatment option for older people at high cardiovascular risk

Results of a study in this week’s issue of THE LANCET provide further evidence that a class of drugs that lower blood pressure are a treatment option for older people at high cardiovascular risk. The study also emphasises the importance of early blood-pressure lowering after the start of treatment to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke.

17 Jun 2004

Research on the potential oral delivery of a current intravenous cancer drug using polymeric nano-delivery systems technology

Labopharm Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Debiopharm S.A. under which Debiopharm has engaged Labopharm to conduct research on the potential oral delivery of a current intravenous cancer drug using Labopharm’s proprietary polymeric nano-delivery systems technology (also referred to as micelles technology).

16 Jun 2004

Support for the medical use of marijuana

Manhattan District Attorney Robert M. Morgenthau has announced his support for the medical use of marijuana. The District Attorney was joined by Montel Williams in announcing support for legislation introduced by New York State Assemblyman Richard Gottfried.

16 Jun 2004

Results from study of Rituxan in rheumatoid arthritis show promise

Genentech, Inc., Biogen Idec and Roche have announced that the New England Journal of Medicine published the results of a Phase IIa study showing that two doses of Rituxan® (Rituximab), administered two weeks apart, improved symptoms in patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for up to 48 weeks when combined with methotrexate (MTX), compared to MTX alone.

16 Jun 2004

Heart attack patients are discharged without evidenced-based, guideline recommended, life-prolonging therapies

Heart attack care is more likely to match recommended guidelines when health care providers use standardized forms and other reminders, and institutional systems reinforce goals for treatment and patient lifestyles, according to a new study in the June 16, 2004 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

16 Jun 2004

New material, cellular perfluoroelastomers could revolutionise surgery and save lives

The proprietary material was originally developed by the Manchester based company to make artificial blood vessels, used to replace diseased arteries which can lead to heart attacks and strokes, and is capable of making significant improvements in surgery for vascular disease.

16 Jun 2004

More research needed to determine if laser therapy is an effective treatment for acne

Additional research is needed before laser therapy can be recommended as a treatment for acne, according to a study in the June 16 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

15 Jun 2004

Calcium supplements can decrease the risk of all types of colorectal polyps

While taking calcium supplements can decrease the risk of all types of colorectal polyps, research led by Dartmouth Medical School shows calcium had the greatest effect on advanced colorectal adenomas, considered to be most strongly associated with invasive colorectal cancer.

15 Jun 2004

SARS siRNA studied further to help many respiratory diseases including lung cancer

Intradigm Corporation, has announced achievement of prophylactic and therapeutic effects of siRNA (small interfering RNA) inhibitors of SARS-CoV in non-human primate cells. The results are published in the June 2004 issue of Antiviral Therapy (International Medical Press).

15 Jun 2004

Topiramate may protect newborns from brain injury and long-term neurologic problems caused by excitotoxicity

An existing drug already approved by the FDA may protect newborns from brain injury and long-term neurologic problems caused by excitotoxicity, or over-activation of neurons, report two NIH-funded studies from Children's Hospital Boston.

14 Jun 2004

Efficacy News and Research

World is currently facing a twin epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes in young people

Atkins responds to recent attacks from industry-funded groups

Most Alzheimer's drugs don't work

Residency training is demanding, leading busy residents to forfeit sleep

New guidelines to develop reliable information for consumer use of alternative medicines

WHO removes two antiretroviral products from the WHO List of prequalified products

Drug for multiple sclerosis prevented disease development when tested on animal models

Valsartan may reduce cardiac illness and death

Intrinsa patch increases sexual desire in menopausal women

Australian researchers have identified the hormone DHEAS as a new marker of low libido in women under 45 years

Further evidence that a class of drugs that lower blood pressure are a treatment option for older people at high cardiovascular risk

Research on the potential oral delivery of a current intravenous cancer drug using polymeric nano-delivery systems technology

Support for the medical use of marijuana

Results from study of Rituxan in rheumatoid arthritis show promise

Heart attack patients are discharged without evidenced-based, guideline recommended, life-prolonging therapies

New material, cellular perfluoroelastomers could revolutionise surgery and save lives

More research needed to determine if laser therapy is an effective treatment for acne

Calcium supplements can decrease the risk of all types of colorectal polyps

SARS siRNA studied further to help many respiratory diseases including lung cancer

Topiramate may protect newborns from brain injury and long-term neurologic problems caused by excitotoxicity

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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