Steroids Work for COPD Attacks in Critically IllMedPage TodayThis study, a multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial comparing corticosteroids with placebo in the treatment of acute exacerbations of COPD and respiratory failure in …
Platinum chromium stent system approved by FDA – Cardiology Today
Platinum chromium stent system approved by FDACardiology TodayBoston Scientific announced that its next-generation everolimus-eluting platinum chromium coronary stent system was approved for the treatment of patients with coronary artery disease. The P…
Bridger's $456 Million Healthcare Sector Q3 Portfolio: CFN, HCA, AGN, ONXX … – Wall St. Cheat Sheet
Bridger's $456 Million Healthcare Sector Q3 Portfolio: CFN, HCA, AGN, ONXX …Wall St. Cheat SheetThe Company's products and experimental therapies address cancer, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, hepatitis, organ transp…
A noble way to live on after death – Times of India
A noble way to live on after deathTimes of India"We need to follow the footsteps of Tamil Nadu which has made it compulsory to report every accidental death and brain death case to the zonal transplantation coordination centres (ZTCC) to promote c…
Organ donation: It's an endless wait – Deccan Chronicle
Organ donation: It's an endless waitDeccan ChronicleSo, during this national organ donation week, doctors in the city highlight the need for encouraging transplant of organs from brain dead patients because that alone can reduce the long waiting li…
Heart of a Lion: Rheumatologist Holds Fast to His Charitable Plans – Family Practice News Digital Network
Family Practice News Digital NetworkHeart of a Lion: Rheumatologist Holds Fast to His Charitable PlansFamily Practice News Digital NetworkDr. Lee's undertaking is inspired by his beloved aunt, Maureen Rayner, of Bournemouth in the south of England,…
Onyx: Deal Or No Deal, Time For A Payoff – Seeking Alpha
Onyx: Deal Or No Deal, Time For A PayoffSeeking AlphaThe study included patients who were eligible for a stem cell transplant. It was interesting to learn that these patients were able to remain on the Carflizomib combination and achieve responses simi…
Secondhand smoke tied to bad heart failure outcomes – Reuters
Secondhand smoke tied to bad heart failure outcomesReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) – If you have chronic heart failure, being around a smoker may be bad for your physical and mental well-being, a new study suggests. Researchers found that of 205 non-s…
Everolimus prolongs progression-free survival for patients with neuroendocrine … – EurekAlert (press release)
Everolimus prolongs progression-free survival for patients with neuroendocrine …EurekAlert (press release)HOUSTON — Combination treatment with everolimus, an inhibitor of the mammalian target rapamycin (mTOR), and octreotide has shown to improve pro…
Increasing organ donation a health care priority – Nova News Now
Nova News NowIncreasing organ donation a health care priorityNova News NowHe said increasing awareness of organ donation is one small way people can get involved and help make some positive changes. “As Canadians, we need to work much harder on organ…