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tegaserod, Zelnorm
Title: tegaserod, Zelnorm
Category: Medications
Created: 2/27/2003 7:13:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/21/2008
ezetimibe, Zetia
Title: ezetimibe, Zetia
Category: Medications
Created: 2/5/2003 10:50:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/16/2008
ezetimibe and simvastatin, Vytorin
Title: ezetimibe and simvastatin, Vytorin
Category: Medications
Created: 1/31/2005 10:17:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/16/2008
isotretinoin, Accutane, Sotret, Claravis, Amnesteem
Title: isotretinoin, Accutane, Sotret, Claravis, Amnesteem
Category: Medications
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 4/16/2008
omeprazole, Prilosec, Zegerid
Title: omeprazole, Prilosec, Zegerid
Category: Medications
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 4/16/2008
tretinoin, Retin A, Atralin, Renova, Avita, Altinac
Title: tretinoin, Retin A, Atralin, Renova, Avita, Altinac
Category: Medications
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 4/16/2008
loratadine, Claritin, Claritin RediTabs, Alavert, others
Title: loratadine, Claritin, Claritin RediTabs, Alavert, others
Category: Medications
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 4/14/2008
atorvastatin, Lipitor
Title: atorvastatin, Lipitor
Category: Medications
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 4/14/2008
fluticasone propionate nasal inhaler-spray, Flonase, Veramyst
Title: fluticasone propionate nasal inhaler-spray, Flonase, Veramyst
Category: Medications
Created: 3/26/1998 2:30:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/14/2008
Beta Blockers
Title: Beta Blockers
Category: Medications
Created: 11/24/1998 8:45:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/14/2008
oxycodone, Oxycontin, Roxicodone, M-oxy, ETH-Oxydose, Oxyfast, OxyIR
Title: oxycodone, Oxycontin, Roxicodone, M-oxy, ETH-Oxydose, Oxyfast, OxyIR
Category: Medications
Created: 5/11/1998
Last Editorial Review: 4/7/2008
metoprolol, Lopressor, Toprol XL
Title: metoprolol, Lopressor, Toprol XL
Category: Medications
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 3/4/2008
MedicineNet Medications General
MedicineNet Medications General
Early Treatment with Bayer Drug Can Drastically Lower the Risk of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
First international study on the prevention of diabetes; Better and more cost-effective treatment possible
Patients with impaired glucose tolerance who receive treatment with acarbose at an early stage can not only prevent type II (adult-onset) diabetes from developing but can also drastically lower the risk of cardiovascular complications such as myocardial infarction. These findings of the large-scale international STOP-NIDDM Study were recently presented at the 21st International Bayer Pharma Press Seminar in Munich. "The clock starts ticking long before diabetes is diagnosed," warned the Principal Investigator of the Study, Professor Jean-Louis Chiasson from Montreal, Canada. According to Professor Chiasson, the findings of the STOP-NIDDM Study confirm that impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), a condition regarded as a precursor stage to diabetes, has to be treated at an early stage if cardiovascular complications which frequently take a fatal course are to be avoided.
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The 'Male Cancer'
Raising Awareness of One Of The Most Deadly and Most Silent Cancers
Kidney cancer, considered one of the deadliest cancers, is on the rise. Approximately
30,000 new cases are diagnosed annually in the United States, and 10,000 people will die
each year from the disease. Men are five times more likely to develop kidney cancer than
women. There are no diagnostic tests for kidney cancer, making it hard to detect, and the symptoms, such as pain in the lower back or blood in the urine, don't necessarily point to the disease.
Unlike other cancers, kidney cancer doesn't respond to chemotherapy, since one of
the major functions of the kidneys is to clear the body of toxins. The only approved drug
treatment for kidney cancer includes a combination of Interleukin or IL2 and Inteferon.
Several new therapies on the cutting edge of kidney cancer treatment show promise, for
many patients who do not respond to conventional therapy.
For more information, go to kidneycancerassociation.org.
Produced for the Kidney Cancer Association -- June 2002 (Newstream)
West Nile Virus Underlines Threat From Mosquito-Borne Diseases
May, 2002
West Nile virus is spreading rapidly across the United States and poses a
significant threat to human health, according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC).
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New Tool for Mammography Can Help Detect Breast Cancer More Effectively
April, 2002
The government re-affirmed the importance of early breast cancer detection
with its recent update to guidelines recommending that women age 40 and older
have mammograms. A new computer-aided tool can make mammograms even better by
highlighting potential areas of concern, and ultimately increasing early
detection.
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Insect Repellent Helps Prevent Insect-Borne Diseases - Naturally
April, 2002
Many people are changing their perceptions about mosquitoes - from an itchy
annoyance to a potential health risk. Already this year, reports of
mosquito-borne encephalitis (West Nile and St. Louis) have been recorded in
central Florida and Louisiana. According to the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, more than 20,000 confirmed cases of insect-related illnesses
in humans are reported each year.
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Drinking Purple Grape Juice Reduces Breast Cancer Cell Growth in Animal Study
April, 2002
A new study finds that drinking purple grape juice reduces breast cancer
cell growth in animal study.
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Stress and the Expectant Working Mom
April, 2002
For nearly one million working women who become pregnant each year,
juggling stress in the workplace along with stress that comes with being
pregnant can be a tall order. First among them is how to work and manage
a healthy pregnancy at the same time.
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People With Diabetes Fear Disability More Than Death
December, 2001
Singing Artist Gladys Knight Urges Americans with Diabetes to "Know More, Do More" to Reduce Their Risk of Deadly Heart Attacks and Strokes
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AdvaMed Highlights How Medical Technologies Play a Key Role in Combating Bioterrorism
December, 2001
New medical technologies are under development to improve detection,
prevention, and surveillance of bioterrorist attacks, health care experts
reported at a recent meeting of the U.S. House of Representatives Medical
Technology Caucus on Capitol Hill.
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New Hope for Women with Advanced Breast Cancer
December, 2001
FemaraŽ (letrozole tablets) Data Demonstrate Survival Advantage in
First-Line Hormonal Treatment of Post-Menopausal Women with Advanced Breast Cancer
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Kids Are Not As Healthy And Fit As They Could Be
December 7, 2001
Health and Fitness Habits Get Worse As Kids Enter The Teen Years. Are children
leading healthy lifestyles? Not always, according to a new survey.
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Surgeon General Releases Preliminary Findings On Health Disparities and Mental Retardation
December 7, 2001
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Comments from Surgeon General David Satcher at the conference on Health Disparities and Mental Retardation at a news conference in Washington, D.C.
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