Washington (ECN) – Pfizer is closer than ever to receiving FDA approval for its osteoporosis drug Fablyn.
A panel of medical experts has coem out and stated that the Pfizer osteoporosis drug has more benefits for postmenopausal woman than it does risks.
They have suggested that the drug be approved for these women, but on a restricted basis.
This is still due to high-risk factors for women, including teh risk of blood clots.
Pfizer is looking Read the rest of this entry »
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) recovered counterfeit life-saving drugs worth around Rs 15 million on Wednesday, prompting the Pakistan Medical Association to reiterate that only prescriptions should be allowed.
The menace of fake and counterfeit medicines in the country can only be eliminated if the government makes it mandatory for pharmacists to sell medicines on prescription from a registered medical practitioner, said PMA Honorary Read the rest of this entry »
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters
set forth in this press release, including statements regarding SEQureDx
test commercialization and initiating a Down Syndrome LDT validation
study, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe
harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and Read the rest of this entry »
Curtis Hoekstra, a local Phoenix fat loss expert and boot camp trainer, has recently launched a new Rapid Fire Interval Fat Loss Workout, an outdoor fitness camp program that provides better results in less time for a third of the cost of typical Phoenix personal training services.
Hoekstra believes he has the rapid weight loss solution that people in Arizona are looking for at only a small fraction of the cost of typical Phoenix personal training Read the rest of this entry »
The food diaries of over 130 children have revealed that 76pc are not getting enough fibre in their diet.
The study, which was carried out by staff in the paediatrics and dietetics
sections of
,
,
involved parents writing down everything their children ate and drank over
three days.
The findings showed that the incidence of constipation was 13.6pc among
those with inadequate fibre intake compared to six per cent in those who Read the rest of this entry »
– A second state psychiatric hospital was decertified by the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Cherry Hospital, which serves the eastern portion of the state, lost its certification Sept. 1, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday.
The action comes after the April death of a man who waited in a chair for 22 hours without food or help.
Videotape shows staff watching television and playing cards Read the rest of this entry »
Roberto Martinez will give midfield duo Andrea Orlandi and Thomas Butler late fitness tests ahead of Tuesday’s home clash with QPR.
Both players have been struggling with injuries recently but are making good progress and will be given every opportunity to prove their fitness ahead of the Championship clash at the Liberty Stadium.
Orlandi missed the weekend trip to Ipswich with a leg injury but Butler did come off the bench late on in the 2-2 Read the rest of this entry »
“We all agree it’s unfortunate that families, for whatever reason, are finding themselves in situations where they’re having to turn to the state emergency shelter system for housing,” Chase said. “We’re doing all we can to accommodate the increase and, at the same time, identify permanent housing options for people.”
Chase said although she cannot promise that more funding will be available, officials are trying to intervene by finding permanent Read the rest of this entry »
ScienceDaily (Nov. 16, 2008)
— The use of aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is significantly associated with lower PSA levels, especially among men with prostate cancer, say researchers at Vanderbilt University.
This large analysis known as the Nashville Men’s Health Study included 1,277 participants referred to a urologist for a biopsy of their prostate. Approximately 46 percent of the men reported taking an Read the rest of this entry »
Fitness Footwear, the number one online sports and activity shoe retailer, has reported a surge in sales of winter shoes and boots following one of the wettest summers on record.
Knebworth, UK (
) September 8, 2008 — Website reports rise in winter shoe sales after dismal summer.
Fitness Footwear, the number one online sports and activity shoe retailer, has reported a surge in sales of winter
and boots following one of the wettest summers Read the rest of this entry »