Acton Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Publication of AEROSPAN(R) (Flunisolide …MarketWatch (press release)Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are the preferred long-term therapy for patients with persistent asthma. However, concerns remain about potential …
NICE provisional OK for RoActemra in RA – Pharma Times
NICE provisional OK for RoActemra in RAPharma TimesIn August 2010, NICE issued guidance TA198, which recommends RoActema as an option for people with RA if there has been an inadequate response to one or more tumour necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors and…
Laparoscopic versus open radical nephrectomy in T1-T2 renal carcinoma … – UroToday
Laparoscopic versus open radical nephrectomy in T1-T2 renal carcinoma …UroTodaySince 1990 when it was firstly performed, radical laparoscopic nephrectomy has gained wide popularity because of its less morbidity and adequate oncologic outcome. The aim…
Doctor relives experience of first stem cell transplant – The Nation Newspaper
Doctor relives experience of first stem cell transplantThe Nation NewspaperNow, to prepare Mathew, the patient and Emmanuel, the donor for bone marrow transplantation, we first did what is called a donor search. So, in the case of Mathew Ndik, the seve…
'Hypertension causes heart failure' – The Nation
'Hypertension causes heart failure'The NationOthers are medicines, such as birth control pills, genetics and a family history of hypertension, chronic kidney disease (CKD) and adrenal and thyroid problems or tumours. Oke urged: "It is most…
Organ donor funeral expenses call – BBC News
BBC NewsOrgan donor funeral expenses callBBC NewsIt said in a statement: "This interest will help to increase awareness of the need for people to sign up to the Organ Donor register and discuss their wishes with their friends and families. "C…
Rats! Hyperglycemia Protects Against Glaucoma! – Archives of Ophthalmology
Rats! Hyperglycemia Protects Against Glaucoma!Archives of OphthalmologyIn a study evaluating the effect of STZ-induced diabetes on allograft rejection in murine models of islet and skin transplantation, absolute lymphopenia was noted in both blood and …
Recurrent Child UTIs Rarely Cause Chronic Kidney Disease – Doctors Lounge
MD NewsRecurrent Child UTIs Rarely Cause Chronic Kidney DiseaseDoctors LoungeThe etiologic fraction of recurrent urinary tract infections as the main cause of chronic kidney disease is very small, according to a study published online Oct. 10 in Pediat…
Boy, 7, to Undergo Stem Cell Transplant for Rare Disease – Fox News
Boy, 7, to Undergo Stem Cell Transplant for Rare DiseaseFox NewsWith the stem cell transplant, using stem cells derived from a donor's blood, doctors hope to stabilize Isaac's condition until specific drugs are developed to treat it. "Ther…
Altering present criteria for matching donors and recipients could improve … – ecancermedicalscience
ecancermedicalscienceAltering present criteria for matching donors and recipients could improve …ecancermedicalscienceTo prevent rejection, HLA typing is used to ensure the antigens on the surface of donated cells are compatible with the recipient. C…