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SSRI's increase risk of abnormal bleeding

New users of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs, a type of antidepressant) have an increased risk of being admitted to the hospital for abnormal bleeding, according to an article in the November 22 issue of The Archives of Internal Medicine.

23 Nov 2004

Low-dose antioxidant supplementation may reduce the risk of cancer among men, but not in women

According to the article, antioxidants including beta carotene, ascorbic acid, vitamin E, selenium, and zinc may prevent some of the harmful effects caused by free radicals – reactive molecules produced by metabolism in the body.

23 Nov 2004

Covering up reduces exposure to cancer-causing ultraviolet radiation, according to a systematic review of evidence

Educating children in primary school and adults at the beach about the benefits of wearing sun-protective hats and clothing can effectively motivate them to cover up and reduce their exposure to cancer-causing ultraviolet radiation, according to a systematic review of evidence.

23 Nov 2004

Researchers have found that a blood-reduction program in cardiac surgery results in a reduced need for transfusions

Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Medical Center have found that a blood-reduction program in cardiac surgery is resulting in a reduced need for transfusions without compromising patients’ recoveries.

23 Nov 2004

Discovery of gene mutation in fruit flies that alters sensitivity to crack cocaine

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and New York University have discovered a gene mutation in fruit flies that alters sensitivity to crack cocaine and also regulates their internal body clock.

23 Nov 2004

Ingredient present in chocolate could help stop persistent coughs

According to research published online in FASEB Journal the team have discovered that theobromine, a derivative found in cocoa, is nearly a third more effective in stopping persistent coughs when compared with codeine, currently considered the best cough medicine.

23 Nov 2004

Risk of a blocked vessel stroke increases nearly twofold in young women with a history of stroke

Young women with a family history of stroke in their parents or siblings may be at increased risk for stroke themselves, according to a new report.

23 Nov 2004

Canadian measures to enhance BSE surveillance

Statement by Andy Mitchell, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister responsible for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

20 Nov 2004

Cells linked to asthma and eczema also help cure deadly illness in mice

Mast cells are immune cells known mostly for their unwanted effects: they cause the wheezing of asthma, the itching of eczema, the sneezing and runny nose of hay fever and, in extreme cases, the life-threatening shock of anaphylaxis.

20 Nov 2004

Wisconsin reports increase in senior abuse

Reports of elder abuse increased by 3.6 percent in 2003, according to a report released by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services.

20 Nov 2004

Hetero Drugs withdraws antiretrovirals

Following an inspection by the World Health Organization (WHO), generic manufacturer Hetero Drugs Limited, in Hyderbad, India, is withdrawing six antiretrovirals from the WHO prequalification list in order to review data on their bioequivalence.

20 Nov 2004

People living along the U.S.-Mexico border have higher rates of diabetes

A new study shows that people living along the U.S.-Mexico border have higher rates of diabetes and are more overweight and obese than national averages in both Mexico and the United States, according to results of a survey of more than 4,000 people in the border area.

20 Nov 2004

AstraZeneca reconfirms the safety of Crestor

In the case of Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium), the application for approval was the most extensive ever for a statin involving more than 12,000 patients, and was unanimously recommended for approval by the FDA's advisory board in July of 2003.

20 Nov 2004

FDA approves Tarceva (erlotinib)

OSI Pharmaceuticals and Genentech have announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved, after priority review, Tarceva (erlotinib) for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) after failure of at least one prior chemotherapy regimen.

20 Nov 2004

Premature infants with lung disease may continue to require replacement substance to ease breathing

Physicians have known for decades that many premature babies suffer respiratory problems stemming from insufficiency of a lung substance called surfactant during their first few weeks of life.

20 Nov 2004

Survey shows need for conservative, drug-free options

A new survey showing that nearly half of all Americans are concerned about the safety of the medical care they receive should send a strong signal to the health and insurance industries that safer non-drug, non-surgical treatments should be considered whenever possible, according to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA).

20 Nov 2004

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SSRI's increase risk of abnormal bleeding

Low-dose antioxidant supplementation may reduce the risk of cancer among men, but not in women

Covering up reduces exposure to cancer-causing ultraviolet radiation, according to a systematic review of evidence

Researchers have found that a blood-reduction program in cardiac surgery results in a reduced need for transfusions

Discovery of gene mutation in fruit flies that alters sensitivity to crack cocaine

Ingredient present in chocolate could help stop persistent coughs

Risk of a blocked vessel stroke increases nearly twofold in young women with a history of stroke

Canadian measures to enhance BSE surveillance

Cells linked to asthma and eczema also help cure deadly illness in mice

Wisconsin reports increase in senior abuse

Hetero Drugs withdraws antiretrovirals

People living along the U.S.-Mexico border have higher rates of diabetes

AstraZeneca reconfirms the safety of Crestor

FDA approves Tarceva (erlotinib)

Premature infants with lung disease may continue to require replacement substance to ease breathing

Survey shows need for conservative, drug-free options

Study provides the first detailed description of errors by hospital staff nurses

Pyramid sampling method to be used to track HIV-risk behavior among drug users in 25 cities

Brain imaging shows differences in people at risk for Alzheimer's

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to treat major depression

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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