Scientists suspect that overnight work is dangerous because it disrupts the circadian rhythm, and is a potential cause of breast and prostate cancer. References and Resources Stevens RG,…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the antipsychotic drug Abilify (aripiprazole) for adolescents aged 13 to 17 diagnosed with schizophrenia. References and Resources U.S. Food and…
This update highlights changes to the prescribing information for Avandia including a new boxed warning about the potential increased risk of myocardial ischemia. References and Resources FDA adds…
Avastin shows promise in a phase II study in glioblastoma multiforme. References and Resources Avastin Clinical Trial Information Click Here to view information. Vredenburgh J, Desjardins A, Herndon…
John A. Daller, MD, PhD, FACS, Associate Professor, Director, Abdominal Organ Transplantation, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses renal transplantation. References and Resources Renal Failure, Chronic and Dialysis…
The FDA has approved Zyrtec-D for nonprescription use in adults and children 12 years of age and older. References and Resources FDA Approves Nonprescription Zyrtec-D for Allergies Click…
Gary S. Cohen, MD, Chief, Vascular Interventional Radiology, Vice Chairman of Clinical Services, Professor of Radiology, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses uterine artery embolization. References and Resources…
Gary S. Cohen, MD, Chief, Vascular Interventional Radiology, Vice Chairman of Clinical Services, Professor of Radiology, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses a possible treatment for early stage…
There has been an ASCO 2007 update of recommendations for the use of tumor markers in breast cancer. References and Resources ASCO 2007 Update of Recommendations for the…
Gerard J. Criner, MD, Director/Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses research using combination therapy for treatment of chronic…
Gerard J. Criner, MD, Director/Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses a recent clinical trial with combination drug therapies…
The FDA clears a silver coated breathing tube (used for ventilation) for marketing. References and Resources FDA Clears Silver-Coated Breathing Tube for Marketing – Reduces Risk of Pneumonia…
