Written on Mar, 06, 2005
by DrB
By Alison McCook NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – How long a man’s second finger is relative to his fourth finger appears to predict whether he is prone to be physically aggressive toward others, according to a new study by researchers at the University…
Written on Mar, 06, 2005
by DrB
By Ransdell Pierson NEW YORK (Reuters) – Pfizer Inc.’s experimental drug to raise “good” HDL cholesterol was effective and well tolerated in two small mid-stage trials, but appeared to cause a small increase in blood pressure among some patients, according to industry analysts.…
Written on Mar, 06, 2005
by DrB
Experimental Cholesterol Drug Raises Blood Pressure: A new drug being tested by Pfizer that raises the amount of HDL cholesterol also triggers an increase in blood pressure in some patients, offsetting any benefit according to experts. A complete report of the research will…
Written on Mar, 05, 2005
by DrB
By Mark HendersonVirus has been eradicated, American Association for the Advancement of Science is toldTHE killer Sars virus has been contained so effectively that it can be considered eradicated outside laboratories, scientists said yesterday. Severe acute respiratory syndrome killed 774 people between November…
Written on Mar, 04, 2005
by DrB
Public Citizen Press Releases Providing the latest information about Public Citizen activities ——————————————- Statement of Sidney M. Wolfe, MD, Director, Public Citizen’s Health Research Group Today’s announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning revised labeling of the cholesterol-lowering drug Crestor…
Written on Mar, 01, 2005
by DrB
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)– Dietary supplements of folate and vitamin B12 can reduce the risk of hip fracture in elderly patients following a stroke, according to a new Japanese study. The risk of hip fracture is significantly higher in stroke patients than in…