Medical News
November 2nd, 2009
U.S. President Obama and his administration have decided that it’s high time to relax the medical marijuana laws in the United States. There will no longer be prosecution of medical marijuana users or suppliers, as long as laws of the individual states are followed.
The changes of the guidelines were sent to federal prosecutors recently and [...]
October 14th, 2009
Forget hypnosis, gum, or those fake cigarettes–a more effective solution to quitting smoking is now in the final stages of development. A Maryland company has received a $10 million dollar grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to aid in the research of an anti-smoking vaccine.
The study is in phase III and will be [...]
October 13th, 2009
A new study has found that patients suffering from ulcerative colitis will benefit from being treated by infliximab (Remicade). This medication, which is easily ordered from any online Canadian pharmacy, may reduce the need for surgery by almost half.
Ulcerative colitis is a form of bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation in the colon. Often, patients [...]
October 13th, 2009
There is a new, simple way for people who suffer from diabetes or heart disease to lessen their risk for heart attack or stroke by 60%. A new study has found that by taking cheap prescription drugs to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure and a daily aspirin, chances of hospitalization decreased.
“If you have diabetes or [...]
October 8th, 2009
It is not a surprise that a new U.S. study is saying that in order to minimize deaths from H1N1 Swine flu pandemic vaccination should start as quickly as possible.
“Earlier — October versus November — vaccination saves more lives and costs less,” says Dr. Nayer Khazeni, the study’s lead researcher, from the division of pulmonary [...]
October 2nd, 2009
The H1N1 Swine flu has claimed the lives of 28 pregnant women in the United States creating worry from obstetricians and CDC investigators. The 28 victims of severe H1N1 swine flu were among 100 pregnant women throughout the country requiring hospitalization.
In the past, the flu has only drawn mild concern for pregnant women and to her fetus. It is not known whether H1N1 Swine flu is any worse.
October 1st, 2009
Acetaminophen, an ingredient in many common prescription and non-prescription drugs, has been recently linked to liver failure and death. It is found in Extra Strength Tylenol, NyQuil Cold & Flu Relief Liquid, Excedrin, and Canadian prescription drugs Percocet and Vicodin.
September 10th, 2009
GlaxoSmithKline recently advised the public that the US FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted that Ceravix, the company’s cervical cancer vaccine, presented data that substantiates the efficacy and safety of the treatment.
September 9th, 2009
Recent research argues that long-term subjection to lead may increase the risk of death caused by heart disease. The Boston veterans’ age study, used 868 participants of mostly Caucasian men, where they inspected lead concentration in their bones and blood. At the beginning of the study the average age of male participants was 67. These men exhibited lead concentration in both their blood and their bones of the kneecap and shin, which during their nine year analyses 241 participants reportedly died.
September 8th, 2009
Ceravix will become the main component in the fight against cervical cancer in developing nations. The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted Cervarix prequalification (GlaxoSmithKlein’s cervical cancer vaccine). This decision will enable UN agencies and GAVI Alliance to purchase and utilize the vaccine in union with developing countries.
