Experts challenge FDA approval for Alzheimer’s drug
March 25th, 2012 - 1:49 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 25 (IANS) Experts have challenged approval for a new dose of a best-selling Alzheimer's drug by the FDA which not only "breached" its own "regulatory standard" but causes ... Read more...
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New nose spray quickly eases migraine
December 21st, 2010 - 2:25 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 21 (IANS) A pipe-like puffer device that blows powdered medicine up the nose could banish the pain of migraine in less than two hours. The powder works quicker than conventional ... Read more...
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PSA test more reliable in men taking prostate-shrinking drug
December 18th, 2010 - 6:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 18 (ANI): The PSA screening test for prostate cancer is better known for its imperfection - it can indicate cancer when none is present and miss life-threatening tumours.But a new ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Aspirin could be the best remedy for migraine
April 14th, 2010 - 12:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 14 (ANI): A 1000mg dose of aspirin can reduce the pain of a migraine headache within two hours, a ne study has found.It also reduces any associated nausea, vomiting, and ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Novel intranasal product highly effective in treating migraines
April 8th, 2010 - 3:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 8 (ANI): Norway-based nasal drug delivery company OptiNose has developed a novel intranasal sumatriptan product that has been found to be highly effective in treating migraines.Sumatriptan powder in 10mg ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Soy isoflavone tabs don’t reduce bone loss in postmenopausal women
February 10th, 2010 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): Soy isoflavone tablets have been found ineffective in reducing bone loss in postmenopausal women, according to researchers.A previous six-month study by Iowa State University researchers had indicated that ... Read more...
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Drug rasagiline may slow Parkinson’s progression
September 24th, 2009 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 24 (ANI): Scientists from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that drug rasagiline not only helps treat the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, but also slows the rate of disease ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
How much omega-3 fatty acid is ‘just right’ for optimal heart health
September 1st, 2009 - 1:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 1 (ANI): A team of French scientists has found how much DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), an omega-3 fatty acid, is required to prevent cardiovascular disease in healthy men.In a new study, ... Read more...
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Daily dose of Tadalafil improves erectile function, sex life
May 15th, 2009 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 15 (IANS) A five mg dose of Tadalafil (Cialis) daily helped males overcome erectile dysfunction and improved their sexual lives, besides being well tolerated, according to a new study.
Erectile ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Ginkgo extract may not treat dementia
June 17th, 2008 - 6:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 17 (ANI): A herbal extract used as a treatment by people with dementia may not be as effective as thought, suggests a new study.Ginkgo biloba is commonly marketed ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Aspirin can help boost insulin levels in healthy obese
April 30th, 2008 - 1:16 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Taking aspirin and aspirin-like compounds called salicylates can help increase the amount of insulin produced by otherwise healthy obese people, thereby reducing their chances of developing type ... Read more...
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Sports doping test confounded by common genetic variation
March 23rd, 2008 - 1:27 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Mar 23 (ANI): A new study has found that tests for testosterone doping used in professional and amateur sports may normally be confounded by a common genetic variation.Headed by Jenny ... Read more...
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