PHARMAC takes significant step towards national hospital medicines listNew Zealand Doctor OnlineOne of the changes has been the addition of rituximab (Mabthera) to the rheumatology list. Rituximab, a targeted biologic medicine, had already been availab…
Wild Thing singer Reg Presley passes away in UK – Daily News & Analysis
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Wild Thing singer Reg Presley passes away in UK
Daily News & Analysis Presley announced in January 2012 that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer after falling ill during a performance in Germany. He began chemotherapy and announced his retirement from the band at the time. Presley’s publicist did not immediately … |
Cancer – why you need a second opinion – India.Com Health
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Cancer – why you need a second opinion
India.Com Health Closer at hand, I have seen my close friend and Co-founder of MediAngels- Dr Debraj Shome’s father suffer and succumb to advanced lung cancer. But this was not without a real fight. While most of the cancer specialists in the town gave Mr Shome a grim … |
NSAIDs Linked to Acute Kidney Injury in Dehydrated Kids – Medscape
MedscapeNSAIDs Linked to Acute Kidney Injury in Dehydrated KidsMedscapeCommonly used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can lead to acute kidney injury (AKI) in pediatric patients, particularly those suffering from dehydration, suggest the r…
January sees 19 transplants – Daily News & Analysis
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January sees 19 transplants
Daily News & Analysis Statistics reveal that the number of cadaver donations in the city in January this year is much better than its record last year – there have been more than double the number of kidney and liver transplants already. While only eight organs – six … Jan sees surge in organ donations in MumbaiIndia.Com Health |
Scientists 'print' 3D object with stem cells – AFP
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Scientists ‘print’ 3D object with stem cells
AFP One idea behind the search for replacement organs is to grow the cells using a patient’s own DNA to avert transplant rejection. But the sector has been dogged by objections over the use of early-stage embryos, where the most adaptable, or pluripotent … |
Canada Approves Seattle Genetics' Adcetris – Analyst Blog
Canada Approves Seattle Genetics’ Adcetris – Analyst Blog
Asthma attack risk increases after stopping low-dose corticosteroids – News-Medical.net
Asthma attack risk increases after stopping low-dose corticosteroidsNews-Medical.netPatients with stable asthma who stop using low-dose inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) are at a significantly increased risk for exacerbations over the following 6 months, …
Canada Approves Seattle Genetics' Adcetris
Seattle Genetics recently received approval from Health Canada for its oncology drug, Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin).
Timely treatment can help curb cancer: Experts – Times of India
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Timely treatment can help curb cancer: Experts
Times of India According to doctors, the number of cases of mouth, throat, breast, cervix and lung cancer are reported highest in number. As per the … In India, every year nearly 10 lakh new cancer patients are reported while three lakh die of the disease. Dr Alok … Don’t ignore early signs of cancerHindustan Times Feb 04: World Cancer DayNewstrack India |