Denver physician patents minimally invasive technology for hair transplantation surgery
...In addition to allowing virtually all patients the option of hair transplantation, the Harris SAFE System is extremely efficient. According to Dr. Harris, surgeons who use the Harris SAFE System can transplant up to several thousand grafts a day, compared to 300 to 400 per day using traditional FUE. "Be...Envisat Symposium report day 3: Satellites supporting Kyoto - our future is in our forests
...t 1990 levels. Participating nations are given the option of planting new forests, forming 'carbon sinks' that can be set against their overall carbon emissions. Peter Curran from the University of Southampton explained how he has used another Envisat instrument, the Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer ...Smallpox vaccine can be diluted and still be effective, expanding supply if needed
... high vaccination success rate and is an available option for smallpox vaccination of vaccinia-nave persons, even at ten-fold diluted doses. This allows for amplification of the current smallpox vaccine stockpile [approximately 85 million doses of APSV], if needed."...New data show SPIRIVA significantly reduces COPD exacerbations and related health resource burden
...s, including tiotropium, are a preferred treatment option for COPD maintenance therapy. The SPIRIVA clinical trials programme has recruited over 9,400 patients. 9 SPIRIVA has demonstrated significant and sustained bronchodilation (expansion of the lungs airways). 10-12 SPIRIVA also demonstrated improveme...Chemists honor 'Heroes' for biotechnology achievements in health
...rol-lowering medicines and the first new treatment option since statins were introduced more than 15 years ago. ZETIA lowers cholesterol by inhibiting cholesterol absorption in the intestine, a unique way of working that is complementary to statins, which prevent cholesterol production in the liver. Clini...FDA approves Adderall XR (R) to treat ADHD in adults
...ity of life. We hope that this approved treatment option will encourage adults with ADHD to seek diagnosis and appropriate treatment. We also hope that treatment will help them pursue fulfilling, engaging lifestyles that are not affected by this condition." The FDA based its approval on data from a four-......nts and treaters with a flexible and potent dosing option that combines two NRTIs that have been widely used in antiretroviral therapy for years. "Prescribers are familiar with these medications, which have an established resistance and long-term safety profile reflected in years of clinical experience," Dr...Use of cameras to monitor nursing-home care is subject of controversy
...me will incur. Nevertheless, it is likely the best option to preserve the integrity of the tapes and ensure that only families and authorized officials gain access to them." Cottle's article is titled "Video Surveillance in Nursing Homes."...Update on cholesterol guidelines: more-intensive treatment options for higher risk patients
...isk category, the update offers a new therapeutic option of treating to under 70 mg/dL. For very high-risk...vels are already below 100 mg/dL, there is also an option to use drug therapy to reach the less than 70 mg/dL goal. For the overall category of high-risk...First proof that cutting Rx drugs due to cost harms health
...er ways to cut costs, but you should explore every option before cutting back and don't hesitate to enlist your doctor's help in reducing your medication expenses." In addition to her research, Heisler sees patients as a member of the U-M Division of General Medicine faculty. The researchers credit the ric...VELCADE(TM) data confirms long-term survival
...ent with VELCADE TM beyond eight cycles is a safe option for patients. These data also re-affirm recent findings from the phase III APEX trial which showed a 30 percent reduction in the risk of death during the first year in patients with relapsed multiple myeloma receiving treatment with VELCADE TM comp...Two landmark studies show Taxotere (R) significantly improves survival in men with prostate cancer
... "These data represent an important new treatment option for men with prostate cancer because it can help some patients live longer." Prostate cancer ranks third worldwide in cancer incidence and sixth in cancer mortality among men. In the United States, more than 230,000 men will be diagnosed with prost...Serono receives FDA approval for Gonal-f RFF Pen to treat infertility
... a prefilled and ready-to-use pen, providing a new option for infertility patients that is easy and simple to use, " said Bharat Tewarie, MD, Executive Vice President, Reproductive Health, Serono, Inc. "Serono is the world leader in reproductive health, and we are again demonstrating our commitment to cont...Minimally invasive treatment for varicose and spider veins
...offering these patients a relatively new treatment option called Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT), which is an alternative to surgical stripping (removal) of the greater saphenous vein the main vein that runs the length of the inner leg. During EVLT, a small laser fiber is inserted, usually through a ne...Parkinson's caregivers at risk for deteriorating health
...intervene early to treat their depression. Another option may be to teach people to be more optimistic." Another notable finding is that mutuality is a risk factor for declining health. "Mutuality is the quality of relationship itself between the patient and spouse - how much time they spend together, how m...Zengen reports positive phase I/II trial results of its peptide molecule for vaginal yeast infection
...hope that this compound may become a new treatment option for the millions of women diagnosed each year with... makes our peptide technology a better therapeutic option than current prescription and OTC treatment regimens for VVC." Overall, safety results indicated th...Pool-bound plyometrics help you get stronger with less pain
...risk for injury is what makes water an attractive option for people interested in adding plyometrics to their exercise routine. Devor said that starting an aquatic plyometric routine is best for people who already work out regularly....Research hones in on therapies and diagnosis of bowel diseases
...dent that OPC-6535 could be an effective treatment option for patients with ulcerative colitis, particularly in those with moderately severe disease," said Stephen Hanauer, M.D., lead author of the study. "Further clinical studies are needed to confirm the best dose, but we were pleased to see a positive r...Breakthrough therapies treat Crohn's disease
...ts are the next step to offering a novel treatment option for patients suffering from Crohns disease. A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial of the Human Anti-TNF-alpha Monoclonal Antibody Adalimumab for the Induction of Remission in Patients with Moderate to Severely Acute Crohns Disease (A......tive to conventional surgery and another treatment option for patients who are not good candidates for surgery."...