Initiative yields effective methods for anthrax detection; RAMP and MIDI, Inc., methods approved
...tors and methods for other chemical and biological agents should be evaluated next. "The cooperation of many federal agencies, the biodetector industry, the academic and the first responder communities -- all working in concert with AOAC -- was critical in executing this project," said Dr. Bradford. At this...Controversies regarding ovarian cancer treatments addressed
... the incorporation of biological therapies and new agents into clinical practice," states Mano. "It is however important that oncologists who will be facing patients with their particularities and a wide range of clinical situations, be aware of such controversies as this may occasionally influence their d...Rare heart problem decreases in clot-busting era
...trials designed to evaluate different fibrinolytic agents from 1990-2002. Out of the population of 102,060 acute heart attack patients who were enrolled in the trials, 865, or 0.85 percent, developed cardiac tamponade during their hospitalization. On average, the patients who suffered cardiac tamponade tend...Calcium channel blocker reduces adverse cardiovascular events in certain patients
...s regarding the administration of antihypertensive agents to patients with CAD and a 'normal' blood pressure," the researchers write. "These results suggest that the optimal blood pressure range for patients with CAD may be substantially lower than indicated by current guidelines."...St. Jude scientist to lead NCI Pediatric Preclinical Testing Program
...TP), a program that will systematically test 10-15 agents or combinations of agents annually in preclinical models of common childhood cancers. The PPTP is supported through an NCI res...Low cost drug helps reduce deaths, repeat heart attacks
...is important to conduct large studies of promising agents to determine whether or not they are of value," sa...ing is of benefit is wonderful, reliably excluding agents are not helpful is equally important as it will avoid their unnecessary use and associated costs. Th...Antidepressant may help people stop smoking when used with nicotine patch
...ve affect reduction smoking.' Other antidepressant agents are also effective in smoking cessation, suggesting that the antidepressant effect may be the common mechanism." The researchers conclude: "It is also clear from our data that subjects treated with nortriptyline require close monitoring for adverse e...Heart attack, stroke risk overlooked in diabetics
...valuate the use of such treatments as antiplatelet agents and statins in 12,106 patients with type 2 diabetes. All of the people identified in the study were on medications for high blood sugar, but few were taking medications for heart disease. There were a reported 2.2 million Canadians living with diabe...ZETIA(R) co-administered with fenofibrate provided complementary lipid lowering efficacy
...s, is the first in a class of cholesterol-lowering agents that inhibits the intestinal absorption of cholest...complementary to the class of cholesterol-lowering agents known as statins, which work in the liver to reduce the production of cholesterol. ZETIA, along wit...HIV-1 protease inhibitors: Effective against malaria?
... a previous study that demonstrated antiretroviral agents can reduce the adhesion of P. falciparum-infected ...ns of protease inhibitors and current antimalarial agents in order to optimize the drugs' beneficial effects on both HIV and malaria infections....NIH recognizes IU as leader in STD research
...hey cause ulcers and on interactions between these agents of STI and the human immunodeficiency virus research on how human papilloma virus causes cervical cancer The grant also helps fund the center's administrative, biostatistics, clinical and laboratory cores. The newly formed center represents the coll...New brain cells develop during alcohol abstinence, UNC study shows
...arn faster, as well," Crews said. "Pharmacological agents such as antidepressants and behaviors such as running, increased physical activity and learning experiences apparently help regulate the process of neurogenesis," he added. "Our research suggests they could be considered in the treatment of chronic a...The effect of osteoporosis drugs on osteoarthritis of the knee
...lendronate, estrogen and other bone antiresorptive agents for the prevention or treatment of knee OA."...Audio conference: Insulin resistance and polycystic ovary syndrome
...e role of weight reduction and insulin sensitizing agents in treating PCOS. An opportunity for questions and comments will be provided at the end of the presentations. Participation in the audio conference is open to the press....Study of cancer trials finds significant safety improvement
...vestigators focused on published studies of single agents that had not yet received FDA approval and exclude...curate," he says. "In addition, some of the newer agents like angiogenesis inhibitors, could be stopping cancer progression without actually shrinking the tu...NIAID launches program to improve medical tools against emerging infectious diseases
...kly identifying the regions of selected infectious agents that elicit immune reactions. The study of these r...s and diagnostic tools against potential bioterror agents as well as emerging/re-emerging infectious diseases such as West Nile virus and influenza. NIAID wil...Imperial to lead the way in developing vaccines against bio-weapons
...cines in case of a terrorist release of biological agents such as anthrax. The team has been awarded $4.5 mi...p a much greater understanding of these biological agents including anthrax. This programme will allow us to develop more effective measures to protect the po...Studies demonstrate positive data in treatment of hepatitis C
...rferon alfa and ribavirin, which act as anti-viral agents to eradicate the virus. According to Afdhal, the most recent advance in treatment has been the pegylation of interferon, which enables a once- a- week administration of the protein by injection and improves the ability to clear the virus. Combination...FOSRENOL (R) maintains bone health status of end-stage renal disease patients
...age hyperphosphatemia by taking phosphorus-binding agents at every meal and snack. Such binders help to "soak up" phosphorus in the gastrointestinal tract, before it can be absorbed into the blood. Despite the availability of these agents, it remains a challenge for some ESRD patients to maintain target r...Elderly experience long-term cognitive decline after surgery
... improved surgical technique and better anesthetic agents are making surgical mortality less of a medical co...ts of inflammation. For example, anti-inflammatory agents can be given before surgery, Monk said. During surgery, inflammation can be modulated by temperature...