Long-term treatment with VYVANSE, first prodrug stimulant, demonstrates significant efficacy in ADHD
...nerally well tolerated. Most treatment-associated adverse events were mild to moderate in severity, occurred...decreased over time. The most frequently reported adverse events in this trial were decreased appetite, headache, decreased weight and insomnia. VYVANSE De...Study evaluates the effectiveness of Aripiprazole in adolescents with schizophrenia
.... Important safety measures included incidence of adverse events, discontinuation from study due to adverse events, and laboratory measures. Approximately 85 percent of 302 randomized patients completed thi...Efficacy and safety of Aripiprazole as adjunctive therapy in major depressive disorder
... than 0.001). The discontinuation rate due to an adverse event for adults taking add-on aripiprazole was 3....cent and 2.3 percent for placebo. The most common adverse events in the add-on aripiprazole and add-on placebo groups, respectively, (greater than or equal to...Scientists find war vets' hand dexterity determines susceptibility to PTSD
...e findings may be useful in mitigating some of the adverse outcomes associated with traumatic stressor exposures." ...UW study to clarify safety, effectiveness of hormone therapy during menopause
... hopes to determine the best way to counteract the adverse effects of estrogen on the lining of the uterus, which hormone therapy regimen best mimics the menstrual cycle, and the relationship, if any, between estrogen-induced changes in markers of atherosclerosis, heart disease, inflammation, and blood hyper...News from American Psychiatric Association 2007 Annual Meeting
...g balance, turning speed and stability, memory and adverse events. The primary endpoint was balance as assessed by NeuroCom EquiTest Sensory Organization Test score (SOT) two hours after dosage. An SOT protocol objectively identifies abnormalities in patients' use of the three sensory systems that contr...Novel treatments may help alleviate constipation, IBS in women
... only one percent of patients experiencing serious adverse events and only 22 percent of patients experiencing related adverse events, compared with 21 percent of patients on placebo. The studies included more than 1,100 pati...New prevention, treatment methods for patients with painful bowel inflammation
...rm efficacy of biological treatment is limited and adverse events can occur. The use of expanded adipose-der...ant. At eight weeks after treatment, not a single adverse event related to the stem cells (Cx401) was observed. "The safety profile of the product turned ou...Persistent smokers may have higher risk to become depressed than never smokers
...eflect a relatively long recovery process from the adverse effects of cigarette smoking" Dr. Korhonen continues. "The mechanisms underlying the association between smoking and depression are very complicated. Although nicotine as such may have short term positive effects on concentration and possibly on moo...Muscle stem cells effectively treat urinary incontinence long term
...uality of life with no serious short- or long-term adverse effects one year after the initial treatment. These improvements were associated with both the 10-mm needle injections and the periurethral injections, which allowed the investigators to deliver the stem cells close to the damaged sphincter muscle. T...Developments in tissue engineering offer new sources for stem cell treatments
...ing a transurethral or periurethral technique. No adverse events or safety issues were identified in the population. This abstract will be presented during Moderated Poster Session 41 on Tuesday, May 22 starting at 10:00 a.m. FIBROBLASTS AND ADIPOSE-DERIVED STEM CELLS IN THE TREATMENT OF STRESS URINA...New study demonstrates that Lubiprostone may improve symptom relief rates in adults with IBS-C
...=0.001). There was a similar incidence of serious adverse events (1 percent in each group) and related adverse events (lubiprostone 22 percent vs. placebo 21 percent) compared to placebo. The most common treatm...UPMC begins study of heart support device as a bridge to transplantation
...tly chaired a symposium with members of the FDA on adverse reactions to investigational devices at the 27th Annual International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation meeting. ...Gel derived from a patient's own blood may help promote wound healing
...e participants developed infections and no serious adverse events were reported. "Over a 42-day period, the autologous platelet geltreated sites had statistically increased wound closure compared with controls by visual clinical assessment and by digital planimetry [boundary-tracing] photographic measurement...Story tips from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, May 2007
...d allow authorities to respond rapidly, mitigating adverse impacts and protecting the energy infrastructure. The system uses very little power and can integrate with renewable power sources, minimizing operator intervention and maintenance costs. Such a network could play a major role in safeguarding the nat...Asthmatx completes enrollment in pivotal study of bronchial thermoplasty
...e. The frequency and types of respiratory-related adverse events were similar in both groups from 6 weeks after the treatment out to one year. "We treated the first patient five years ago and have participated in each of the four clinical studies of the Alair System. Our experience suggests that the Bro...High-quality child care for poor children found to offset the risk of later depression
...fered, or protected, the treated children from the adverse effects of less optimal early home environments on depressive symptoms. Evidence indicating that good early childhood experiences can make a positive difference in the mental health of individuals born into poverty underscores the importance of inves...Aspirin use during pregnancy could reduce risk of pre-eclampsia
...e 34 weeks and of having a pregnancy with a severe adverse outcome all fell by 10% in those women taking aspirin or other antiplatelet drugs. Aspirin was found to have no significant effect on the risk of death of the fetus or baby, having a small for gestational age infant, or bleeding events for either t...Study shows dramatic increase in Caesarean sections
...n appropriately selected case can have significant adverse effects when applied to a low risk population. "Caesareans are not without risk for mothers or babies, and should be based on solid medical reasons to ensure the best outcome." In the most recent five year period, spontaneous vaginal births had ...Glucosamine-like supplement inhibits multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes
...two years of treatment with GlcNAc. No significant adverse side effects were noted. Together, these findings identify metabolic therapy using dietary supplements such as GlcNAc as potential treatments for autoimmune diseases. Demetriou said. Excitement for this treatment strategy stems from the novel mecha...