Women can have successful pregnancy after kidney transplantationNews-Medical.netA new study recently published in the American Journal of Transplantation reveals that the ability to successfully carry a pregnancy after kidney transplantation is very hi…
Steroids given to premature infants apparently harm the brain – HealthJockey.com
HealthJockey.comSteroids given to premature infants apparently harm the brainHealthJockey.comThe findings showed that premature babies which received hydrocortisone or dexamethasone in low doses following birth seemingly had 10% smaller cerebellum volu…
Rituximab proven to treat ME/CFS – Pharmaceutical Business Review
MedIndiaRituximab proven to treat ME/CFSPharmaceutical Business ReviewResearchers from Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway, have announced the efficacy of drug candidate, Rituximab in treating patients with lymphoma and myalgic encephalomye…
Selective renal parenchymal clamping in robot-assisted laparoscopic partial … – UroToday
Selective renal parenchymal clamping in robot-assisted laparoscopic partial …UroTodayWe describe our multi-institutional experience using a laparoscopic clamp to induce selective regional ischemia during robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectom…
Generic inhaled corticosteroids: current status and what to expect next – ModernMedicine
Generic inhaled corticosteroids: current status and what to expect nextModernMedicineThis article provides an overview of the current state of generic inhaled corticosteroids, outlines the challenges that generics manufacturers face, and discusses the …
Significant increase in organ donations – Irish Times
Significant increase in organ donationsIrish TimesWith 77 deceased donors so far this year compared with just 58 in 2010, the renal transplantation unit at Beaumont Hospital has been able to carry out 161 kidney transplants and six pancreas transplants…
Gujarat should emulate Tamil Nadu in cadaver organ donation – Times of India
Gujarat should emulate Tamil Nadu in cadaver organ donationTimes of IndiaAHMEDABAD: For years, Gujarat was the leader in cadaver organ donation. Now, Tamil Nadu has reportedly beaten the state in this activity mainly due to state government there bring…
Cancer Drug May Also Treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – WebMD
MedIndiaCancer Drug May Also Treat Chronic Fatigue SyndromeWebMDThe drug, rituximab (Rituxan), works by depleting immune cells called B-cells. It is FDA approved to treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, rheumatoid arthritis, a…
Volunteers' role in organ donation drive extolled – Arab News
Arab NewsVolunteers' role in organ donation drive extolledArab NewsPrince Abdul Aziz bin Salman honors a young volunteer who participated in the organ donation campaign. (AN photo) By WALAA HAWARI | ARAB NEWS RIYADH: Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman, s…
Heart failure admissions decline in US – Clinical Advisor
Fox NewsHeart failure admissions decline in USClinical AdvisorUS heart failure (HF) hospitalizations decreased by 29.5% during the past decade, data from a fee-for-service Medicare claims analysis conducted from 1998 to 2008 indicate. Risk-adjusted HF …