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FDA gives final approval to Perrigo's ANDA for repaglinide tablets 1 mg and 2 mg

Perrigo Company plc today announced that it has received final approval from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for its abbreviated new drug application for repaglinide tablets 1 mg and 2 mg, the generic equivalent to Prandin Tablets (repaglinide tablets) and has commenced shipment of product. Perrigo previously launched the 0.5 mg strength in 2013.

24 Jan 2014

Many serious diseases come from the air that we breathe every day

At rest, we breathe approx. 12-15 times per minute, and for each inhalation we change approx. one litre of air. Depending on the activity level, this makes up a daily quantity in the order of twenty cubic metres of air that - with its content of pollution in the form of particles and different gases - can make us ill depending on how polluted the air is.

24 Jan 2014

Physical activity actively enhances longevity among cancer survivors

Physical activity significantly extends the lives of male cancer survivors, a new study of 1,021 men has found.

24 Jan 2014

Prostate cancer patients treated with ADT experience mental, emotional well-being during treatment

A new study published in the Journal of Urology- reports that prostate cancer patients treated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) experienced changes in mental and emotional well-being during treatment, although there was no meaningful decline in emotional quality of life two years after treatment.

24 Jan 2014

Doctor offers tips to prevent injuries while shoveling snow

As temperatures continue to plunge and snowfall levels increase across the tri-state region, a physical therapy professor at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia reminds individuals the exertion, cold weather, and slippery surfaces snow shovelers face in these conditions are a dangerous combination.

24 Jan 2014

Mylan Pharmaceuticals launches Repaglinide Tablets, 0.5 mg, 1 mg and 2 mg

Mylan Inc. today announced that its U.S.-based subsidiary Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has launched Repaglinide Tablets, 0.5 mg, 1 mg and 2 mg. This product is the generic version of Novo Nordisk's Prandin, which is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

24 Jan 2014

New easy-to-use risk calculator helps predict heart failure patients' chances of survival

A UCLA team has developed an easy-to-use "risk calculator" that helps predict heart failure patients' chances of survival for up to five years and assists doctors in determining whether more or less aggressive treatment is appropriate.

23 Jan 2014

Latinos see diabetes as the biggest health problem for their families, new poll finds

A new NPR/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Harvard School of Public Health poll was released today on the views of Latinos in America about their health and health care, communities, financial situation, and discrimination in their lives. The poll found that Latinos see diabetes as the biggest health problem for their own families.

23 Jan 2014

Regular exposure to mild cold may be a sustainable way to help people lose weight

Regular exposure to mild cold may be a healthy and sustainable way to help people lose weight, according to researchers writing in the Cell Press publication Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism on January 22nd. On the flip side, that means our warm and cozy homes and offices might be partly responsible for our expanding waistlines.

23 Jan 2014

People may be able to keep weight off by using compact elliptical device while sitting

People may be able to keep the weight off by using a compact elliptical device while sitting at a desk or watching TV, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

23 Jan 2014

Scientists update evidence-based practices for children with autism

The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders has released its much-anticipated update on evidence-based practices for children and youth with autism.

23 Jan 2014

Obese kids exposed to high levels of air pollutants are nearly 3 times as likely to have asthma

Obese children exposed to high levels of air pollutants were nearly three times as likely to have asthma, compared with non-obese children and lower levels of pollution exposure, report researchers at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC).

23 Jan 2014

Long-term exposure to particulate matter linked with increased risk for heart attack

Long-term exposure to particulate matter is associated with an increased risk for heart attack. Moreover, this association can already be observed in levels of particulate exposure below the current specified European limit values.

22 Jan 2014

Self-testing for HPV effective in detecting cervical cancer

Self-testing for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) - the virus that causes cervical cancer - is as effective at detecting cancer as a conventional smear test (cytology screening) even when scaled up to test large populations.

22 Jan 2014

UT Southwestern' faculty receives Stanley J. Korsmeyer Award for contributions to understanding of autophagy

Dr. Beth Levine, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator and Director of the Center for Autophagy Research at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has received the 2014 Stanley J. Korsmeyer Award from the American Society for Clinical Investigation.

22 Jan 2014

Clues of "silent thief of sight”: Glaucoma

Glaucoma is sometimes called the "silent thief of sight" because it slowly damages the eyes and can cause irreparable harm before there is any vision loss. But this disease is stealthy in more ways than one.

22 Jan 2014

Views on health law: 'Good start' on enrollment; is reinsurance a 'bail-out' or transfer of industry funds?

Enrollments in health insurance plans through state and federal exchanges are rising rapidly, especially among young adults, making it likely that the Affordable Care Act will achieve a large and stabilizing mix of enrollees by the end of the open enrollment period on March 31 (1/17).

22 Jan 2014

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

FDA gives final approval to Perrigo's ANDA for repaglinide tablets 1 mg and 2 mg

Many serious diseases come from the air that we breathe every day

Physical activity actively enhances longevity among cancer survivors

Prostate cancer patients treated with ADT experience mental, emotional well-being during treatment

Doctor offers tips to prevent injuries while shoveling snow

Mylan Pharmaceuticals launches Repaglinide Tablets, 0.5 mg, 1 mg and 2 mg

New easy-to-use risk calculator helps predict heart failure patients' chances of survival

Latinos see diabetes as the biggest health problem for their families, new poll finds

Regular exposure to mild cold may be a sustainable way to help people lose weight

People may be able to keep weight off by using compact elliptical device while sitting

Scientists update evidence-based practices for children with autism

Obese kids exposed to high levels of air pollutants are nearly 3 times as likely to have asthma

Long-term exposure to particulate matter linked with increased risk for heart attack

Self-testing for HPV effective in detecting cervical cancer

UT Southwestern' faculty receives Stanley J. Korsmeyer Award for contributions to understanding of autophagy

Clues of "silent thief of sight”: Glaucoma

Views on health law: 'Good start' on enrollment; is reinsurance a 'bail-out' or transfer of industry funds?

Researchers examine link between sedentary lifestyle and mortality risks of older women

Sitting for long hours increases heart failure risk in men

Dakim introduces new tool to monitor cognitive performance of residents in senior living communities

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