Severe acute respiratory syndrome? Sometimes it's not severe
...a or cough, all of which resolved within 3 days of symptomatic therapy. Noting that the vast majority of SARS ca.... The investigators cautioned that although mildly symptomatic cases may reflect transmission of low viral loads that are unlikely to spark epidemics, such cases m...Low free testosterone levels linked to Alzheimer's disease in older men
...determine the efficacy of testosterone in treating symptomatic older men with low testosterone levels. Until carefully designed and monitored clinical trials are conducted, the risks and benefits of testosterone therapy for most men who do not have extreme deficiencies of the hormone will remain largely unknown....Incidental PET findings may reveal undetected cancer
...or premalignant. Typically, these cancers were not symptomatic and were unrelated to the primary cancer for which...gs that we confirmed, and the other 8 percent were symptomatic only in retrospect or had been unsuccessfully worked up for symptoms prior to the PET scan." For i...Medication reduces angina attacks, increases exercise capacity for patients with chronic angina
...controlled trial, included 823 adult patients with symptomatic chronic angina who were randomly assigned to receive placebo or 1 of 2 doses of ranolazine. Patients treated at the 118 participating out-patient practice settings in several countries were enrolled in the Combined Assessment of Ranolazine In Stable ...Genomics research: New genetic 'hit list' may underlie susceptibility to sudden cardiac death
...ally prolonged. If untreated, half the people with symptomatic long QT syndrome will die within ten years after the first symptoms are noticed. First Genomics Analysis of Healthy Population Mayo researchers conducted a comprehensive DNA analysis of 744 healthy volunteers from among four ethnic groups. This stu...Study suggests 1% risk of DVT for long-distance air travellers
... issue of THE LANCET suggest that the frequency of symptomatic venous thromboembolism (deep-vein thrombosis [DVT]...ood clots. The true frequency of symptomless and symptomatic venous thromboembolism for long-haul air travellers is not known; a previous study (Lancet 2001; 357...Men do not cause yeast infections in women
...ected specimens at these visits as well. After the symptomatic visits, the men were also asked for new specimen collections. Thirty-three of the women developed at least one recurrent yeast infection within the year. At the two-week and one-month visits, none of the women had symptoms of a yeast infection. But 2...Combination therapy significantly delays progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia
...ompared with each drug individually among men with symptomatic BPH," the study concluded. In general, both drugs were well-tolerated by patients. Sexual function side effects occur in approximately 10 percent of men taking finasteride. Dizziness, low blood pressure, and fatigue can occur with alpha blockers like...PRAECIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC receives FDA approval for Plenaxis
... for the palliative treatment of men with advanced symptomatic prostate cancer, in whom LHRH agonist therapy is n...tor trials. Patients were not those with advanced symptomatic prostate cancer. They were randomized in a 2:1 ratio to Plenaxis TM 100 mg (given as an intramuscu...New test may diagnose heart disease risk better
...l groups of people. The first det of patients had symptomatic coronary disease despite HDL cholesterol levels that were more than twice the American average. Researchers used the two testing methods to measure if these patients' HDL either enhanced or reduced inflammatory cell activity- similar to what occurs ...NIA statement on IOM testosterone report
...ind, placebo-controlled studies of testosterone in symptomatic older men with low testosterone levels to determine the potential risks and benefits seems to be a reasonable strategy. While there may be risk of yet unknown consequences, there is also some prospect of potential benefit for men with low testosteron...Atacand(R) proven to prevent stroke in the elderly
... the clear benefits of Atacand in the treatment of symptomatic heart failure, both in patients taking an ACE-inhibitor and/or other conventional therapy, and in those who cannot take an ACE-inhibitor. DIRECT*, a study investigating Atacand in diabetic retinopathy, is due to report in 2006/7....Mixed results for study investigating potential of cannabis treatment for MS
...icity and pain as assessed by patients indicates a symptomatic subjective clinical effect. There was also a beneficial effect on walking time. Our findings therefore provide some evidence that cannabinoids could be clinically useful in treatment of symptoms related to multiple sclerosis, but more work is necessa...Updated data compares DOXIL (R)/CAELYX (TM) (doxorubicin HCl liposome injection) to Topotecan
...e able to continue therapy with dose modification, symptomatic therapy or both....Loss of nerve cells may link constipation with achalasia of the oesophagus
...pation often preceded the inability to eat that is symptomatic of achalasia. Furthermore, when the achalasia was treated, the constipation remained. Although the high incidences of constipation in patients with achalasia, as well as the loss of nerve cells in both conditions, suggest a relationship between the ...Are hepatitis A vaccine boosters unnecessary?
...emory rather than booster doses to protect against symptomatic infection. The recommended schedules for HAV vaccines consist of a complete primary course, as described in the product license. Results of preliminary studies show that even one dose induces long-term immune memory. Therefore, the primary course can...Ultrafiltration device shown safe, effective and reduces hospital stay for heart failure patients
...e metabolic changes such as renal insufficiency or symptomatic hypotension. Secondary endpoints measured (at discharge, one month and three months) will include whether early System 100 ultrafiltration decreases diuretic resistance, improves cost effectiveness compared to historical treatments, reduces the need ...Study evaluates Abacavir, Lamivudine and Efavirenz versus Zidovudine, Lamivudine and Efavirenz
...olonged use of zidovudine has been associated with symptomatic myopathy. Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogues alone or in combination, including abacavir, lamivudine, zidovudine and other antiretrovirals. Redistrib...Bone loss prevention drug showing promise in advanced prostate cancer
Oral sodium clodronate may slow the development of symptomatic bone metastases and reduce the risk of death in me...treatment group had a 21% reduction in the risk of symptomatic bone progression and a 20% reduction in the risk of death, compared with men in the placebo group. H...CHARM* Programme demonstrates clear benefits of Atacand in the treatment of heart failure
...a serious and costly condition with patients being symptomatic and at risk of early death. Although major advance...th an AT1-receptor blocker. Patients with classic symptomatic chronic heart failure depressed left ventricular (LV) systolic function (Left Ventricular Ejection ...