O'Keefe Receives Gruber Neuroscience Prize For Discovery Of Place Cells And Their Role In Cognition
John O'Keefe, PhD, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London, is the recipient of the 2008 Neuroscience Prize of the Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation for "his pioneering work concerning the neural basis of complex cognitive functions in freely moving animals.
Probe Heads to Florida, Mexico - Washington Post
CTV.ca Probe Heads to Florida, Mexico Washington Post - Jun 20, 2008 By Annys Shin Federal investigators plan to descend on tomato farms, warehouses and packing sheds in Florida and Mexico today to search for the cause of a salmonella outbreak that has now sickened 552 people in 32 states and the District of Columbia. How to avoid salmonella from tomatoes Food Consumer Bad Tomatoes Ellsworth American Atlanta Journal Constitution - ScienceMode - U.S. News & World Report - Boston Herald all 1, 365 news articles
Sensory Treatment Reduces Autistic Mannerisms
Parents of children with autism are increasingly turning to sensory integration treatment to help their children deal with the disorder, and they're seeing good results. In 2007, 71 percent of parents who pursued alternatives to traditional treatment used sensory integration methods, and 91 percent found these methods helpful.
Are You Allergic To Your Home? Proper Spring Cleaning Can Combat Allergens
As allergy-sufferers nationwide tackle their nose nemeses or keep scratching their heads - literally - in the quest to identify the source of their allergen angst, they can consider these tips for combating allergies in the home. The most common allergens are dust mites and animal dander found mostly inside, not outside, the home sweet home. The
Invest In A Future Without Dementia
Alzheimer's Australia today, released a report 'Australian Dementia Research' that recommends annual funding for dementia research be increased three-fold to $36 million in response to the growing economic and social impact of the dementia epidemic.Prepared by the Dementia Collaborative Research Centre at the University of NSW, the report concludes that current investment over the last six years in dementia research was about $13 million, 0.
Multicellular Response Is 'All For One'
Real or perceived threats can trigger the well-known "fight or flight response" in humans and other animals. Adrenaline flows, and the stressed individual's heart pumps faster, the muscles work harder, the brain sharpens and non-essential systems shut down. The whole organism responds in concert in order to survive.
Patients Taking Cymbalta reg; Reported Reduced Pain Severity Of Osteoarthritis Of The Knee In New Study
New data suggest that patients with osteoarthritis pain of the knee treated with 60 mg and 120 mg Cymbalta (duloxetine HCl) once daily experienced significant pain reduction. Patients taking duloxetine reported significant pain improvement compared to placebo within the first week of treatment that lasted throughout the 13-week trial.(1) Results from the study of 231 patients were presented at the annual congress of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) in Paris, France.
Infant Primates Given Vaccines On U.S. Children's Immunization Schedule Develop Biomedical And Behavioral Symptoms Of Autism
A primate model for autism using the U.S. children's immunization schedule was unveiled at the International Meeting For Autism Research (IMFAR) this weekend. The research underscores the critical need for studies into vaccine safety and the immune and mitochondrial dysfunction of autistic children.
Emergency Planning Expert Provides Safety Tips For Flood Victims
Mike Thomas, MPH, associate director of Saint Louis University's Heartland Center for Public Health Preparedness, is available to talk about the short- and long-term health implications of the flood for volunteers and homeowners.Thomas, who also serves in an advisory role as planning section chief for St. Louis City's Emergency Management Agency, is currently working with the City to prepare for the flood.Thomas is able to talk about both the "macro" issues (i.e.
100 Million Supercomputer Will Aid Breakthrough In Disease Discovery In Australia And Beyond
Australia's Victorian Premier John Brumby has announced a $100 million (AUD) initiative to build the world's largest life sciences supercomputer facility to assist in discovering cures and therapies for such life-threatening diseases such as cancer, brain disorders and 'flu pandemics.
Antidepressants Alone: Not For Bipolar Depression
Psychiatrists have cautioned against the use of antidepressants alone in people with bipolar disorders, saying they could worsen a patient's condition by causing a destabilisation in mood.
Tightening Regulations And Raising Standards In UK Marketing Communications: The New ABPI Code Of Practice 2008 Explained
KeywordPharma Expert Reviews are FREELY available to download and pass on thanks to support from relevant sponsors. Our brand new title, just published today, Tightening Regulations and Raising Standards in UK Marketing Communications: the new ABPI Code of Practice (2008) explained, has been sponsored by Wolters Kluwer and is described below. It will be relevant to many people outside the UK as an example of how the recent EFPIA guidelines are being implemented at national level.
New Human H5N1 Bird Flu Vaccine From Baxter Shows Promise In Trial
Results of a phase I and phase II trial on a new human vaccine against the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus that is made from cell culture instead of embryonated eggs (making it faster and cheaper to produce) show that it is safe and effective against a number of divergent strains. The experimental vaccine is made by Baxter International.
Bristol-Myers Squibb And Pfizer Initiate New Study In The Apixaban Phase 3 Clinical Trial Program
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) and Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) announced the start of a new Phase 3 clinical trial to assess the effect of apixaban in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE), a potentially fatal disease process that begins with blood clots in the leg veins or lungs.
'Shrug Off' Shoulder Surgery Myth, Study Suggests
Contrary to widespread belief, total surgical replacement of arthritic shoulder joints carries no greater risk of complications than replacement of other major joints, a Johns Hopkins study suggests.
Depuy Spine Launches Next Generation Eagle And Swift Anterior Cervical Plating Systems
DePuy Spine, Inc. introduced its next generation in anterior Cervical fixation: the EAGLE™ Plus Rigid and the SWIFT™ Plus Dynamic Anterior Cervical Plating (ACP) Systems, which now offer more plating options for anatomically challenging procedures and incorporate new screw locking technology.
State-of-the-Art Lecture: What Are The Most Important Ongoing Clinical Trials In Urologic Oncology Worldwide?
ORLANDO, FL (UroToday.com) - Dr. Crawford presented information on challenges facing clinical trials from SWOG, ECOG and CALGB. Patient accrual for clinical trials is only 2-3%. Innumerable layers of rules and regulations have been created with numerous layers that increase costs and delays. He applauded prevention trials such as PCPT, SELECT, Toremifene for PIN and REDUCE. He gave poor marks for randomized treatment trials.
New Ways To Regulate Genes, Reduce Heart Damage Discovered By UC Researchers
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) are looking for ways to reduce or prevent heart damage by starting where the problem often begins: in the genes.Following a heart attack, cells die, causing lasting damage to the heart.Keith Jones, PhD, a researcher in the department of pharmacology and cell biophysics, and colleagues are trying to reduce post-heart attack damage by studying the way cells die in the heart - a process controlled by transcription factors.
Inclusion Of Young Carers In Care Strategy A Step In Right Direction, Says NCH, UK
Clare Tickell, Chief Executive, NCH, the children's charity says: Young carers are often the invisible faces of caring. Their needs are complex and should not be seen in isolation from the person they are caring for - often they are forced to step in to meet the needs of a relative which are not being fully met by adult care services.
Kansas Breast And Cervical Cancer Screening Program For Low-Income, Uninsured Women Runs Out Of Funding
The Kansas Early Detection Works program, which provides uninsured low-income women in the state with breast and cervical cancer screenings at no cost, has depleted its operating funds and will delay almost all cancer screenings until July 1, the Wichita Eagle reports.
High Cholesterol In Your 40s Increases Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease
People with high cholesterol in their early 40s are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than those with low cholesterol, according to research that will be presented at the upcoming American Academy of Neurology 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 12-19, 2008.
Stroke Study Reveals Key Target For Improving Treatment
For over a decade, the drug called tPA has proven its worth as the most effective emergency treatment for the most common kind of stroke. But its promise is blemished by two facts: tPA can cause dangerous bleeding in the brain, and its brain-saving power fades fast after the third hour of a stroke.Now, a new paper published online in Nature Medicine reveals why tPA has these limitations.
Breakthrough Natural Formula Glucocil trade; Unveiled To Help Type 2 Diabetics Achieve A Healthier Diet And Lifestyle
Neuliven Health, a leading innovator of scientifically formulated natural products designed to address America's pressing health issues, announced the launch of Glucocil™ , the first breakthrough complete and natural herbal formula that helps Type 2 diabetics stabilize post-meal blood sugar levels, reduce the absorption of sugars and carbohydrates and suppress appetite.
Risk Of Prostate Cancer Return Greatly Increased When Treatment Appointments Missed
Men with "low risk" prostate cancer who miss more than two radiation treatments in an eight week treatment face an increased chance of their cancer recurring. That is the conclusion of a new study examining more than 15 years of data and nearly 1, 800 patients treated at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. The results were presented at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's 49th Annual Meeting in Los Angeles.
Skin Flaps Deliver Cancer Fighting Therapy, ASPS Study Reveals
Using gene therapy, plastic surgeons have delivered cancer fighting proteins through skin flaps placed on cancerous tumors on rats with a 79 percent reduction in tumor volume, according to a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
FDA Approves Tysabri reg; For The Treatment Of Moderate-To-Severe Crohn's Disease
Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE: ELN) and Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB) announced the approval of a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for TYSABRI (natalizumab).
Computer Simulations Point To Key Molecular Basis Of Cystic Fibrosis
Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have identified a key molecular mechanism that may account for the development of cystic fibrosis, which about 1 in 3000 children are born with in the US every year. The findings, published February 29 in the open-access journal PLoS Computational Biology, add new knowledge to understanding the development of this disease and may also point the way to new corrective treatments.
Higher Prevalence Of Periodontal Disease In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Over 1.3 million Americans suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic, inflammatory disease of the joints. RA is a disabling condition, and can lead to long-term joint damage resulting in persistent pain and loss of function in affected areas. A recent study published in the June issue of the Journal of Periodontology, the official publication of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), uncovered yet another potential side effect of RA.
Medical Defence Union Advises GPs On Pitfalls Of Treating Depression, UK
The Medical Defence Union, the UK's largest medical defence organisation, has revealed it paid out nearly ^Alb3m in compensation on behalf of GP members to settle 30 claims arising from the treatment of patients with depression during a recent ten-year-period.
CuraGen Announces Expansion Of CR011-vcMMAE Phase II Trial In Melanoma
CuraGen Corporation (Nasdaq: CRGN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on oncology, announced that its Phase II Trial evaluating CR011-vcMMAE for the treatment of patients with unresectable Stage III or Stage IV melanoma has met the efficacy criteria for advancement to the second stage of enrollment. Of the first six evaluable patients in this Phase II trial one patient has had a confirmed objective response, as measured by RECIST criteria.
Prototype Car That Could Help People With Diabetes, UK
A prototype of a car that monitors the blood glucose levels of people with diabetes has been developed. The car flashes up blood glucose readings on a dashboard display. The driver would wear a tiny glucose-sensing device that would be inserted under the skin on the abdomen. The system would send the blood glucose reading to the car's dashboard via Bluetooth, a wireless system used in mobile phones to transmit music and picture files.
Neural mechanisms that underlie hyperlexia opp: of dyslexia
Georgetown University Medical Center researchers today published the first ever fMRI study of hyperlexia, a rare condition in which children with some degree of autism display extremely precocious reading skills. Appearing in Neuron, the case study uncovers the neural mechanisms that underlie hyperlexia, and suggest that hyperlexia is the true opposite of the reading disability dyslexia.
How To Prevent Swimmer's Ear
Summer is approaching fast, which means its almost time to get out there and enjoy the warm weather and the cool waters as much as you can. If swimmer's ear, or otitis externa, is a concern, prevention and treatment is easier than you think, says Dr. Ian Storper, director of neurotology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center.
Treatment Of Eating Disorders And Body Image Concerns Across The Life Cycle
Event: According to sobering statistics from the National Institutes of Mental Health, one in 10 patients with anorexia nervosa will die of the condition. Eating disorders and body image concerns are not solely the realm of American teenage girls. Women of all ages, men, and boys suffer from eating disorders, too.
Increased Breast Cancer Risk Following Long-Term Hormone Replacement Therapy
"Are you taking or did you take hormones? If yes, which hormone medication and for how long? When did you stop taking hormone replacement medication?" 3, 464 breast cancer patients and 6, 657 healthy women between the ages of 50 and 74 years participated in a large survey and elicited detailed information about hormone replacement medications they are taking or used to take for relief of menopausal symptoms.
Epilepsy Action Provides New Service For Helpline Users, UK
Advice and information about epilepsy is now available at the touch of a button thanks to a new text message service launched. Epilepsy Action, the UK's largest member-led epilepsy organisation, has introduced the new service to ensure advice and information about epilepsy is as accessible as possible. The system allows people to text questions to the Epilepsy Helpline from their mobile phone.
Two Men Fined For Selling Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, UK
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency successfully prosecuted two men on 7 February 2008 at Bradford Magistrates Court for selling unlicensed medicines. David Tetley, (61) retired, and Stephen Evans, (49) unemployed, of 554 Leeds Road, Idle, Bradford, BD10 8JH, they pleaded guilty to the illegal sale and supply of Kamagra, Kamagra Oral Jelly and Loveagra.Tetley and Evans were advertising the drugs in 'Shout' a gay publication.
Diabetes Medication May Promote Eye Health
The diabetes medication rosiglitazone has been associated with areduction in the likelihood of developing the eye disease calledproliferative diabetic retinopathy. A study published in the June issueof Archives of Ophthalmology also found thatdiabetes patients using the drug were less likely to have reductions invisual acuity (or sharpness).
UK MPs To Vote On Hybrid Embryos
As part of a two-day series of reforms to update the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill in line with scientific advances, members of the UK parliament's House of Commons are voting later today, Monday, on whether stem cell researchers should be allowed to use hybrid human and animal embryos.Prime Minister Gordon Brown is urging MPs to back the overwhelming body of scientists in favour of the vote because it has the potential to save lives.
Entereg R alvimopan Available For The Management Of Postoperative Ileus
Entereg (alvimopan) capsules is now available to registered hospitals for helping patients recover gastrointestinal (GI) function earlier following bowel resection surgery. Entereg was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on May 20, 2008, and is the first FDA-approved treatment for postoperative ileus (POI), a condition that affects almost all patients undergoing this type of surgery.
Publication Announcement: Policies Must Keep Pace With Genetic Progress
Washington, DC - June 19, 2008 - Enactment of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008 is a boon to individual patients and for genetic research, write Kathy Hudson, M.K. Holohan, and Francis Collins in the June 19 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Chicago Sun-Times Kicks Off 1,000 Healthy Kids Families Health Care Coverage Campaign
More than 200, 000 children in Illinois are estimated to have no health insurance coverage, a staggering statistic and a fact that puts them at risk of not getting even the basic immunizations and checkups they need. Many parents may simply not be aware that there is an option for their uninsured children: the state's All Kids program (http://www.allkidscovered.
Marchers Call On Mexico's Secretary Of Health To Step Up Action On AIDS Treatment And Drug Pricing
A group of over 150 AIDS Mexican advocates and activists held a passionate protest and advocacy march yesterday in Mexico City to demand that Mexico's Secretary of Health declare a national state of emergency for HIV/AIDS due to the steep cost and limited availability of lifesaving antiretroviral drugs throughout Mexico.
New Study Linking 'High Normal' Blood Pressure To Significant Cardiovascular Risk
A new study of more than 10, 000 patients, conducted by the Universities of Cambridge and Cardiff in the United Kingdom using AtCor Medical Holdings Limited's SphygmoCor(R) has found that more than 70 percent of patients identified as having "high normal" systolic blood pressure through traditional cuff blood pressure measurement may be at serious cardiovascular risk.
Take Care Health Systems Offers Shingles Vaccine Nationwide
Take Care Health Systems, one of the largest managers of convenient care clinics and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Walgreens (NYSE, NASDAQ: WAG), is now administering the shingles vaccine at all 177 Take Care Health Clinics located at Walgreens drugstores in 19 markets throughout 14 states. By administering the shingles vaccine in a convenient setting, Take Care Health Providers further extend access to high-quality, affordable and convenient health care to patients nationwide.
In The Event Of A Pandemic, Healthy First Responders Will Be Essential To Provide Care For The Infected
Emergency room workers will be the first line of defense in the event of a disease pandemic and will be forced to deal with the chaos that inevitably comes with treating thousands of sick and dying. In order to protect themselves and allow them to care for the public, these first responders need to be fully prepared by getting available vaccines now.
InterMune Announces Start Of 14-Day Triple Combination Study Of ITMN-191 In Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C
InterMune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ITMN) announced that it has begun dosing in its Phase 1b clinical trial evaluating ITMN-191, designated R7227 at Roche (SWX: ROG), in combination with Pegasys(R) (pegylated interferon alpha-2a) and Copegus(R) (ribavirin) in treatment-naive patients infected with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 infection.
Genetic Test For Lung Cancer Recurrence?
The goal of developing reliable genetic tests to guide lung cancer treatment has taken a step forward. Researchers at Columbia University recently evaluated the ability of five high-risk genetic profiles, or signatures, to predict the likelihood that cancer would recur in patients whose non-small cell lung cancer was caught early and surgically removed. They will present their findings at the American Thoracic Society's 2008 International Conference in Toronto on Tuesday, May 20.
Study Yields Clues Into Different Leukemia Forms And Possible Therapeutic Targets
Research led by scientists at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has revealed new clues into what causes different types of a particularly aggressive group of blood cancers known as mixed lineage leukemias (MLL) and how the disease might be treated, according to a study in Cancer Cell.
Grant Enables New Wrist Splint Device To Move To Clinical Trials
A new device that offers a more effective method of splinting for wrist fractures, devised by a Loughborough University designer and a consultant orthopaedic surgeon, has been awarded a grant from the Audi Design Foundation. The grant of ^Alb19, 840 will now allow Loughborough lecturer George Torrens and John Dooley from Hillingdon Hospital to produce a prototype of the device, known as Fit-Splint, and enable an initial series of clinical trials to begin in early 2009.
State Acts To Delay As Pharmacy Lawsuit To Stop The 10 Percent Medi-Cal Provider Cuts Is Moved To Federal Court
The Schwarzenegger Administration, in an eleventh hour move, took action to delay a hearing on a temporary restraining order (TRO) sought by eight retail community pharmacies to stop the ten percent Medi-Cal provider cuts from taking effect on July 1, 2008. On June 9, 2008, eight California pharmacies filed an action in state court seeking to restrain DHCS from implementing a ten percent reduction in pharmacy reimbursements for prescriptions dispensed to Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
Bill 'Best Way To Ensure' Transparency Of Possible Conflicts Of Interest, Editorial States
A report published last week that found three researchers from
AARP Praises Bipartisan Bill Extending Unemployment Insurance, Blocking Harmful New Medicaid Rules, USA
Elaine Ryan, AARP's Vice President for Government Relations, issued the following statement on the bipartisan support to include and pass enhanced unemployment insurance benefits and block harmful Medicaid measures in a supplemental funding bill. "Congressional leaders deserve credit for working across the aisle to develop a bipartisan compromise.
Dispelling The Myths About Men Who Experience Domestic Abuse
Domestic violence can happen to men, not only to women, according to Group Health research in the June American Journal of Preventive Medicine. "Domestic violence in men is under-studied and often hidden - much as it was in women 10 years ago, " said study leader Robert J. Reid, MD, PhD, an associate investigator at the Group Health Center for Health Studies. "We want abused men to know they're not alone.
Keeping The Family In Mind, UK
What is it like to have a mentally ill parent? Family Minded, a report by leading children's charity Barnardo's will launch today (11 June 2008) to raise awareness of the stigma that surrounds mental illness and the need for all services working with a mentally ill parent to 'think family'. It is estimated that one in six adults in the UK experience some form of mental illness during their lifetime.
Improved Targeting Using Sugar-Coated Antibiotics
Researchers from the John Innes Centre and the University of East Anglia have recently elucidated the structure and function of an enzyme which is involved in decorating antibiotics with sugar molecules. Many antibiotics have a variety of different carbohydrate molecules attached to them which can help the antibiotic to be taken up by the target organism or overcome resistance.
Promising New Therapy For MS Patients
An article posted early online from the Archive of Neurologyreports on a promising new treatment for people with multiple sclerosis(MS). Researchers have found that high doses of the drugcyclophosphamide, an immunosuppressant, have reduced MS activity anddisability in people with an aggressive form of the disease.
New Insights Into Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine discovered that the effect of a protein deficiency, which is the basis of the neuromuscular disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), is not restricted to motor nerve cells, suggesting that SMA is a more general disorder. This new insight will allow for better understanding of how this complex disease arises.
GSK Launches ReQuip XL R ropinirole Prolonged-release Tablets A New Once Daily Formulation For The Treatment Of Parkinson's Disease
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have announced the launch of a new treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD) in the UK. ReQuip XL (ropinirole prolonged-release tablets) is the UK's first and only once-daily non-ergot oral dopamine agonist available for the treatment of PD1, providing continuous delivery of ropinirole from a single daily dose2.
Student Success In Rural Schools Determined By Attitude
While most of the country focuses on ACT scores, student-teacher ratio and rigorous curriculum to increase student success, it may be the commitment to excellence that determines student achievement in rural schools. This is an overlooked, yet critical, factor when considering nearly half of American school districts are in rural areas, educating nearly 21 percent of all students.
American Medical Association Considers American Pharmacists Association's Input To Its House Of Delegates
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) announces that preliminary published text of the proceedings of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates report that AMA House Resolution # 303 (renumbered substitution # 232) was modified to a less encompassing and concerning statement from the pharmacist perspective. It appears that comments provided by APhA (
Guardian Examines Rise Of Pregnancies Among HIV-Positive Women In Malawi
London's Guardian on Saturday profiled Grace Mathanga, an HIV-positive pregnant woman living in Malawi whom the newspaper first profiled five years ago.
Radical Prostatectomy For Prostatic Adenocarcinoma: Matched Comparison Of Retropubic And Robot Assisted Techniques
ORLANDO, FL (UroToday.com) - A group of investigators from the Mayo Clinic assessed peri-operative complications and early oncologic results in a comparative study matching radical retropubic (RRP) and robot assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) groups. From August 2002 and December 2005, they identified 294 patients undergoing RALP for clinically localized prostate cancer.
Indiana University Physician-Author Explores The Role Of Giving In His New Book
We Make A Life By What We Give is the title of a new book that will nudge readers to think about their lives and how they can share what they have to improve their lives and the lives of others. Indiana University and Riley Hospital for Children physician-philosopher Richard B. Gunderman, M.D., Ph.D. guides readers through reflection on and discussion of the role of giving in their lives.In the book, Dr.
Study Shows Underestimation Of Global War Deaths
A new study published on bmj.commaintains that most estimates of global war deaths have beensignificantly underestimated - perhaps by as much as three times.Researchers have also been unable to find evidence to support claimsthat the number of war deaths has recently declined.Estimates of violent war deaths are often gathered using survey-basedtechniques that are highly criticized for their possible biases andinaccuracies.
IMIX Americas Adds 17-Inch Detector To Its Digital Radiography Product Line
IMIX Americas Inc., a provider of innovative digital radiography (DR) systems, announced that it has expanded its product line with the addition of an industry-leading 17-inch by 17-inch field of view detector. The new detector was introduced at the company's spring dealer event June 12 and is available immediately.
GSK Update On FDA Review Of Promacta R Eltrombopag
GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK) announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration has extended the priority review period for PROMACTA(R) (eltrombopag) for the short-term treatment of previously treated patients with chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, as they require more time to review the application. The Prescription Drug User Fee action date has been extended to September 19, 2008.
Children With High Risk For A Sleep-Related Breathing Disorder Are More Likely To Have Anxiety
Children with high risk for a sleep-related breathing disorder (SRBD) are more likely to have anxiety, according to a research abstract presented on Monday at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS).The study, authored by Shalini Paruthi, MD, of the University of Michigan, focused on 341 families with a child in second through fifth grade, who were surveyed about SRBD symptoms as well as behavior.