WHO says swine flu will continue to spread in an “explosion” of cases in the coming months, jeopardizing the health of many around the world.
WHO’s Western Pacific director cautions of an “explosion in case numbers” in many countries, which could see H1N1 incidences double every three to four days for several months as temperatures decrease.
The [...]
Researchers found AstraZeneca’s lung cancer pill Iressa, or gefitinib, worked far better than chemotherapy in people from East Asia whose tumors had specific mutations in genes for the epidermal growth factor receptor or EGFR.
In another, a Spanish team found that people in Europe whose tumors also had mutations in the EGFR gene were more likely [...]
Cannabinoids, a chemicals in cannabis have been found to fight and stop prostate cancer cells from growing in the laboratory. Ines Diaz-Laviada and colleagues from the University of Alcala in Madrid also tested one compound on mice and discovered it produced a significant reduction in tumor growth.
Their research, published in the British Journal of Cancer, [...]
Tobacco plants might yield a cheap and easy-to-administer vaccine against a pesky stomach virus called norovirus, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.
They found a way to make tobacco produce a protein that can be used to make a nasal vaccine against norovirus, which causes diarrhea and vomiting, especially on cruise ships, in restaurants, schools and on [...]
Two existing drugs used to treat osteoporosis may be effective in killing influenza viruses, including the new H1N1 swine flu and the H5N1 bird flu viruses, researchers in Hong Kong have found.
The two drugs are pamidronate and zoledronate, which are marketed by Novartis AG under the brand names Aredia and Reclast, respectively.
In their experiment, the [...]
Government experts are scheduled to vote Tuesday on a range of options to curb deadly overdoses with Tylenol and other pain relievers, including reducing dosages and even pulling certain products off the market.
As the second day of the Food and Drug Administration’s meeting began, the agency is asking more than 35 experts to discuss and [...]
Swiss drugs giant Novartis has completed a first batch of swine flu vaccine for pre-clinical trials and aims to make a version available in the fall, the company said.
“Novartis has successfully completed the production of the first batch of influenza A(H1N1) vaccine, weeks ahead of expectations,” the company said in a statement.
The 10-litre batch “will [...]
To many patients, the notion of doing more harm than good with a prescription drug is a passing thought. After all, medication is dispensed by doctors and pharmacists who are well-versed in treating conditions with drugs. Keeping up with the latest research on risks and benefits of the use of prescription drugs–a $291 billion industry–also [...]
They are shrouded in ancient origins and their discovery has been lost through the creaky corridors of time. But supporters are adamant that some ancient Chinese herbal remedies can cure everything from arthritis to allergies.
And while science may be less convinced, those who are suffering from the aches and pains sometimes feel they have nothing [...]
The allergy season is upon us and people are responding with sneezing, wheezing, sinus problems, itchy eyes, and other symptoms. Some grin and bear it, some take antihistamines, and others seek desensitization shots. Most of us think of allergies as a nuisance or even a normal part of life. Few realize that allergies are virtually [...]
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