Study finds that high dose of MS drug works better
• Neurology • Apr 06 06
A high dose of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.‘s multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone is more effective at limiting relapses and brain lesions than the standard…
Vaccine thwarts drug-resistant pneumonia, meningitis
• Drug News • Apr 06 06
Immunizing children with Prevnar to guard against life-threatening meningitis, pneumonia and blood infections can also protect adults who have not been vaccinated, a new…
Migraines Prevalent in Teens, More Should Seek Treatment
• Migraine • Apr 05 06
Migraine headaches in teens are common, disabling, and substantially under-treated, according to research that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology 58th…
Early Treatment Delays Multiple Sclerosis Progression
• Neurology • Apr 05 06
Early treatment significantly delays the initial progression of multiple sclerosis, according to research that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology 58th…
Parkinson Disease Increases Risk of Osteoporosis
• Gender: Female • Apr 05 06
People with Parkinson disease are at increased risk of developing osteoporosis, according to research that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology…
Men With Multiple Sclerosis May Benefit From Testosterone Treatment
• Neurology • Apr 05 06
Men with multiple sclerosis may experience improvements in cognitive function and a slowing of brain atrophy with testosterone therapy, according to research that will…
Epilepsy Surgery Successful for Alleviating Seizures Over the Long Term
• Epilepsy • Apr 05 06
In one of the largest epilepsy surgery studies ever conducted, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that 81 percent of patients with intractable epilepsy become…
Study shows premature babies can feel pain
• Pain • Apr 05 06
Premature babies can actually feel pain and are not just displaying a reflex reaction to a stimulus, a team of doctors and scientists said…
Biofeedback best for common type of constipation
• Bowel Problems • Apr 05 06
Study findings indicate that biofeedback is far more effective than laxatives in relieving constipation caused by inappropriate contraction or inability to relax the pelvic…
Yellow pigment that sits on the retina focus of macular degeneration research
• Eye / Vision Problems • Apr 04 06
Whether a tiny yellow pigment is the main thing standing between many older people and macular degeneration is under study at the Medical College…
Merck says poor health, not Vioxx, caused attacks
• Drug News • Apr 04 06
Merck & Co. concluded its defense of the latest Vioxx product-liability trial on Monday, saying that two men who blame the withdrawn pain drug…
US group questions artificial sweetener Splenda
• Drug Abuse • Apr 04 06
Splenda, a popular artificial sweetener, may cause stomach pains and other digestion problems and should be pulled from the U.S. market until more research…
Number of older people living in the English countryside is soaring
• Public Health • Apr 04 06
The number of older people living in the English countryside is soaring at a much faster rate than the rest of the country, posing…
Hormone brain natriuretic peptide can predict pulmonary hypertension
• Emergencies / First Aid • Apr 04 06
Measuring levels of a hormone called brain natriuretic peptide in individuals with serious lung disease can predict the presence of pulmonary hypertension and a…
New guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson disease
• Neurology • Apr 03 06
New guidelines developed by the American Academy of Neurology aim to educate physicians on the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson disease and provide people…
Image-Guided Therapy Effective Treatment for Juvenile Arthritis
• Arthritis • Apr 03 06
Research on a non-surgical treatment for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis in their subtalar ankle joint was presented today at the Society of Interventional…
Sweetgum tree may help fight bird flu
• Flu • Apr 03 06
The sweetgum tree grows widely throughout the country and is known for its mace-like green fruit, which are sometimes called “gumballs.” Now, this spiny…
Gene key to infection-fighting immune cells identified
• Genetics • Apr 03 06
Every time the human body encounters a virus, bacteria or other infectious agent, immune cells called B-lymphocytes multiply in lymph nodes and then swing…
Kids who wear alcohol logos start drinking sooner
• Children's Health • Apr 02 06
Middle-schoolers who sport alcohol-branded T-shirts and caps may start to drink sooner than their peers, according to a new study.
The findings, researchers point…
Court upholds Vioxx class action against Merck
• Drug News • Apr 02 06
A New Jersey appellate court on Friday upheld a judge’s decision to certify a national class action against Merck & Co. Inc. for some…
Study fails to show healing power of prayer
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 02 06
A study of more than 1,800 patients who underwent heart bypass surgery has failed to show that prayers specially organized for their recovery had…
Dermatology society warns of “bogus Botox”
• Drug Abuse • Apr 02 06
Recent reports of “bogus Botox” injections that resulted in the deaths of several women has prompted the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) to…