Sucampo submits new drug application for lubiprostone
...sm of action may offer a more targeted approach to managing the symptoms of constipation." Once the FDA grants approval, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company's U.S. subsidiary will market lubiprostone in the U.S. Sucampo and Takeda reached an agreement in October 2004 that provided Takeda marketing rights for the U...Six organizations vie for INFORMS 'science of better' innovation prize
...hout compromising level of service. Its assistance managing operations design contributed an additional savings. Eli Lilly: Antifolates are among the most promising potential anticancer agents but they carry varied risks of toxicity; although rarely occurring, the combination of toxicities can result in dea...New guidelines recommend screening HIV-infected patients for kidney disease
...V Medicine Association has released guidelines for managing chronic kidney disease in patients living with HIV infection. They are published in the June 1 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases, now available online. The guidelines are the first of their kind. They recommend screening for kidney disease at the...Role of soy foods in addressing obesity to be topic of Illinois forum
...-26 to examine the role that soy foods can play in managing a person's weight. The forum will bring together food industry representatives, health-care professionals, dietitians and university scientists to review the latest research. The event is sponsored by the Illinois Center for Soy Foods, the National S...Nation's leading researchers, scientists reveal findings at occupational therapy conference
...outside, getting into and out of a bed or a chair, managing medication, and preparing meals, as well as isolation, depression, and poor social relationships. With the aging population, occupational therapy practitioners can address the functional needs of individuals with visual impairment. Multi-disciplinary...Allergies increase risk for corneal transplant rejection, UT Southwestern study shows
...st and ophthalmologist need to work as partners in managing the allergic patient who is destined to receive a corneal transplant." The immune system is programmed to react to organ transplants by producing a specific pattern of proteins that promote a destructive immune response, which culminates in graft rej...Data further examines Seroquel (quetiapine fumarate) treatment for bipolar depression
...ortance of additional investigation of SEROQUEL in managing depressive symptoms associated with bipolar disorder." ABOUT BIPOLAR DISORDER Bipolar I disorder consists of recurring episodes of mania with or without depression. Bipolar II disorder consists of recurring episodes of hypomania and depression. 3 ...Diabetes knowledge has little effect on improving outcomes
...ate that we may need to shift some of our focus in managing diabetes and its complications," said Newby. "Much of the diabetes efforts tend to focus on the microvascular changes caused by the disease: the loss of vision, kidney function or loss of limbs. However, heart disease is the leading cause of death fo...Perceptions of weight important risk factor for suicidal behavior in adolescents
...role perception plays in how individuals behave in managing their health. "In this issue of Archives, Danice Eaton et al examine the role of body mass index (BMI) and perceived weight in relation to suicide ideation and suicide attempts among adolescents," Dr. Joffe writes. "Their results are timely, not only...Goals for TB control reachable for most of world
...e authors write. They add that the difficulties of managing TB in Africa and Eastern Europe are closely linked to HIV/AIDS and drug resistance, and specific solutions will be needed for these problems in these regions. The authors write that the vigorous implementation of an enhanced strategy for TB control, ...Multi-drug resistant TB persists in California
...d by a shrinking pool of clinicians experienced in managing these complex patients, who require intensive monitoring (e.g., drug levels, second-line drug susceptibilities, and renal function) over an 18- to 24-month period," the authors write. The researchers add that to help support the efforts of local pro...$3.68 millon grant to boost public health 'informatics'
...tegrating state-of-the-art computer technology for managing knowledge and information to enhance the work of public health professionals and others. The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health will receive the money from RWJF. The National Library of Medicine, a part of the National Institutes of Hea...Increasing the success of liver transplants by managing levels of anti-rejection drugs
...The Journal of Pediatrics discusses an approach to managing the levels of CNIs to keep them within a safe rang... essential observation of the current work is that managing variation can improve the quality of care." This method is currently being applied to liver transpl...Canadian study demonstrates new approach to achieving diabetes control
...ealth Canada also states that healthcare costs for managing diabetes and its complications amount to more than $9 billion annually. About Insulin Glargine Insulin glargine is approved for once-daily administration in patients over the age of 17 with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who require basal insulin to con...Arthritis of the spine often overlooked in children
...oper medical care can have a significant impact on managing this disease." While back pain is the primary symptom of AS in adults, children often experience other symptoms of the disease. Common symptoms of juvenile onset AS can include: Ongoing or recurrent joint pain, including neck or back pain Pain ar...New base for North American cancer screening pioneers
...rsity, who is a co-founder of Genesis Genomics and managing director of GGUK. One NorthEast has agreed a 200,000 Research and Development Grant to help establish GGUK at Newcastle University. The company hopes to create an initial 15 new jobs. Prof Birch-Machin, of Dermatological Sciences at Newcastle Univers...... their medical careers to improving strategies for managing hypertensive patients. Authors provide their personal views, not a dispassionate listing of the various options or the currently popular consensus treatments. "Hypertension" is available from the American College of Physicians Customer Service Depar...Young athletes' post-concussion migraine may signal greater neurocognitive impairment
...cise increased vigilance in making decisions about managing a concussed athlete with PTM and extreme caution as to when that athlete should be allowed to return to play," said the study's lead author, Jason Mihalik, CAT(C), A.T.C., who now is a doctoral student working in the Sports Medicine Research Laborato...TV has negative impact on very young children's learning abilities
...ent that is available on television and on ways of managing the context of television viewing to maximize its potential benefit for their children."...Arts program provides services, guidance to HIV/AIDS patients
...," she said. "I see that as my purpose as somehow managing events and moderating activities so people can do what they need to do to heal themselves. I see myself as a servant as the old lady who sweeps the bridge and keeps the nails pounded in. And that's valid. It's like the mother's gaze -- acceptance of...