Sun News NetworkChildren taking steroids for asthma are slightly shorter than peersPhys.OrgAll children received albuterol, a fast-acting drug for relief of acute asthma symptoms, and oral corticosteroids as needed for asthma symptoms. The researchers …
TCTMDOCTOPUS Looks at Vessel Healing After DES vs. BMS Plus Paclitaxel BalloonTCTMDMUNICH, Germany—Bare-metal stents (BMS) postdilated with a drug-eluting balloon (DEB) offer similar strut coverage and protection against restenosis at 6 months compar…
CNBC.comFDA approves first drug formulated for children with rare brain tumorFDA.govFDA approves first drug formulated for children with rare brain tumor. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Afinitor Disperz (everolimus tablets for ora…
Grapefruit juice harnesses power of sirolimusOncology Nurse AdvisorAlthough this effect has long been considered an overdose hazard, “We wanted to see if grapefruit juice can be used in a controlled fashion to increase the availability and efficacy o…
Genzyme recalls some kidney transplant drugsBoston HeraldGenzyme Corp. has recalled nine lots of thymoglobulin, a medication designed to treat acute kidney transplant rejection, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall was initiat…
Sanofi's Genzyme recalls kidney transplant rejection drugReutersAug 28 (Reuters) – The U.S. health regulator said Sanofi's rare disease division, Genzyme, voluntarily recalled nine lots of its drug Thymoglobulin, which treats transplant rejecti…
Stopping Controversial Asthma Drugs Could Have Downside: StudyU.S. News & World ReportInhaled corticosteroids, which come in inhalers and are known by brand names such as Azmacort and Flovent, are often prescribed by themselves to reduce wheezing and o…
Some tips for treating hemorrhoids at homeBrandon Sun—Apply an over-the-counter hemorrhoid cream or suppository containing hydrocortisone, or use pads containing witch hazel or a numbing agent. —Soak regularly in a warm bath or sitz bath. Soak anal…
Low and comparable rates of stent thrombosis found with zotarolimus- and …Medical XpressRates of stent thrombosis at three years were low and comparable between zotarolimus-eluting and sirolimus-eluting stents, according to findings from the PROTECT …
Angioplasty.OrgEqually Low Thrombosis Seen With Zotarolimus-, Sirolimus-Eluting StentsFamily Practice News Digital NetworkRates of stent thrombosis were low and similar between patients implanted with zotarolimus-eluting stents and those with sirolimus…