Everolimus plus exemestane improves bone health in post-menopausal women with …Science CodexVienna, Austria: Results from a phase III clinical trial evaluating a new treatment for breast cancer in post-menopausal women show that the combination of tw…
Repeat cortisone injections not uncommon in patients with chronic inflammatory …Chicago TribuneInjecting corticosteroids into the inflamed area helps to calm the inflammation. As the inflammation subsides, the pain does, too. Cortisone is naturally p…
Large Meta-Analysis Finds Very Low Thrombosis Rates for Xience StentForbesA large new meta-analysis published in the Lancet provides the best evidence yet that the cobalt-chromium everolimus eluting (CoCr-EES) stents (Xience and Promus) have a signific…
Gastroenterology & Endoscopy NewsExperts' Picks: Best of the ACG Meeting: Spotlight on IBDGastroenterology & Endoscopy NewsAzathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) have been cited as causes of HSTLC, which begs the question: What is the actual chan…
Low Vitamin D Linked to High IgE, Need for Steroids in AsthmaMedscapeMarch 22, 2012 (Orlando, Florida) — Low serum vitamin D levels in children with asthma are associated with higher immunoglobulin (Ig)E levels and poorer response to inhaled corticos…
Bronchoscopy can guide effective treatment for refractory asthmaScience Codex"While standard anti-inflammatory treatment with inhaled corticosteroids helps many asthma patients, there is a significant number of patients who need more personalized …
Abbott reinforces global vascular leadership with new data on innovative …pharmabiz.comIn addition, there will be a number of presentations on Abbott's XIENCE V Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System as well as preliminary results from a unique…
fox4kc.comFamily Uses Medical Marijuana to Treat Son's Cancerfox4kc.comThe toddler takes Hydrocortisone along with Cannabis oil twice a day. His parents say they're not criminals. They're breaking state and federal laws to keep their son al…
Bronchoscopy Can Guide Effective Treatment for Refractory AsthmaHealthCanal.com“While standard anti-inflammatory treatment with inhaled corticosteroids helps many asthma patients, there is a significant number of patients who need more personalized d…
An Update on CardioprotectionMedscapeThe most promising pharmaceutical cardioprotective agents at this time appear to be adenosine, atrial natriuretic peptide, and cyclosporine, with other potentially effective medications in the pipeline. Additional p…