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Etravirine: A unique non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor for the treatment of HIV-1
Specifically, the patients in the etravirine group were more likely to achieve the primary outcome of a viral load <50 copies/mL at 24 weeks, which was sustained through 48 weeks.The most common adverse effects reported in phase 3 studies were rash, ...
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FDA Approves Drug to Treat Condition That Causes Elevated Ammonia Levels
(Media-Newswire.com) - The U.S.Food and Drug Administration today approved Carbaglu ( carglumic acid ) Tablets to treat a condition that results in too much ammonia in the blood. The condition, N-acetylglutamate synthase or NAGS deficiency, is an extremely...
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Study: Lesser-known bug a bigger hospital threat
(AP) ATLANTA - As one superbug seems to be fading as a threat in hospitals, another is on the rise, a new study suggests.A dangerous, drug-resistant staph infection called MRSA is often seen as the biggest germ threat to patients in hospitals and other...
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Unusual prenatal MRI detects rare, oft-missed genetic disease
BY ERIN DIGITALE - In a case believed to be a United States first, the radiology team at Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital has used prenatal magnetic resonance imaging to detect an often-misdiagnosed genetic disease.Richard Barth is one of the few doctors...
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Studies Show Significant Increases of C. difficile Infections
Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs) are quickly becoming a significant issue in healthcare based upon recent studies.Preliminary data collected from nursing homes and highlighted in a Supplementary Pennsylvania Patient Safety Advisory shows that almost...
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Studies Show Significant Increases of C. Difficile Infections (CDI)
Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority data shows almost 40 percent of gastrointestinal infections in nursing home patients are CDI related and bloodstream infection risk reduction strategies in PA health facilities are questioned HARRISBURG, Pa., March 18 ...
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Study: Lesser-known bug a bigger hospital threat
As one superbug seems to be fading as a threat in hospitals, another is on the rise, a new study suggests.A dangerous, drug-resistant staph infection called MRSA is often seen as the biggest germ threat to patients in hospitals and other health care...
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Study: Lesser-known bug a bigger hospital threat
As one superbug seems to be fading as a threat in hospitals, another is on the rise, a new study suggests.A dangerous, drug-resistant staph infection called MRSA is often seen as the biggest germ threat to patients in hospitals and other health care...
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Bleach solution effective in reducing hospital-acquired infections
Clostridium difficile (C.difficile) is the one of the leading pathogens causing hospital-acquired infection in the United States. It may cause diarrhea, colitis, sepsis and lead to prolonged hospitalization and death. Mayo Clinic researchers say...
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Liraglutide (Victoza): A GLP-1 analog approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
Liraglutide is the second glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog to gain FDA-marketing approval (January 25, 2010), and is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Exenatide was FDA...
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Increased Risk of Irritable Bowel Syndrome for Shift Workers
General Health News Font Size A new study says, shift workers face a significantly increased risk of developing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and abdominal pain compared to those working a standard day-time schedule.The study has been published in the...
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Mayo Research: Intervention Drops Hospital Infection Rate By a Third
Clostridium difficile infection nears zero ROCHESTER, Minn.Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is the one of the leading pathogens causing hospital-acquired infection in the United States. It may cause diarrhea, colitis, sepsis and lead to...
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Shift Workers At More Risk For Irritable Bowel Syndrome, University of Michigan Study Says
ANN ARBOR, Mich.' Nurses participating in shift work, especially those working rotating shifts, face a significantly increased risk of developing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and abdominal pain compared to those working a standard day-time schedule,...
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CDC Issues Recommendations for Treatment, Evaluation of Haitian Orphans
Children Allowed to Bypass Overseas Medical Screening After Earthquake The CDC has released interim medical screening recommendations for U.S.physicians evaluating orphans who were evacuated from Haiti. Under normal circumstances, internationally adopted...
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Studies Show Significant Increases Of C. Difficile Infections (CDI)
Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs) are quickly becoming a significant issue in healthcare based upon recent studies.Preliminary data collected from nursing homes and highlighted in a Supplementary Pennsylvania Patient Safety Advisory shows that almost...
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Shift Workers At More Risk For Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nurses participating in shift work, especially those working rotating shifts, face a significantly increased risk of developing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and abdominal pain compared to those working a standard day-time schedule, according to research...
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RAM Biotech Research LTD Introduces Dicon: A New Treatment For Digestive Upsets
/24-7PressRelease/ -- RAM Biotech Research LTD plans to release Dicon to the public in the first quarter of 2010.Dicon is a that provides relief for patients with constipation, diarrhea, gas, upset stomach and bloating. It has also shown to be...
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Ram Biotech To Launch Digestive Regulatory Supplement Dicon
Ram Biotech is planning to release Dicon, a digestive regulatory supplement that provides relief for patients with constipation, diarrhea, gas, upset stomach and bloating, in the first quarter of 2010.Reportedly, Dicon has also shown to be effective in...
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Vaccine group seeks $4.3 billion from donors to ramp up immunization campaign for world's poor
GENEVA _ A global vaccine initiative launched with the help of Bill Gates is seeking $4.3 billion in new funding to ramp up child immunization campaigns against deadly diseases such as hepatitis B, diarrhea and pneumonia in the developing world.The...
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RAM Biotech Research LTD Introduces Dicon: A New Treatment For Digestive Upsets
Dicon is a new aimed at providing relief for a number of episodic digestive upsets.RED BANK, NJ, March 19, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- RAM Biotech Research LTD plans to release Dicon to the public in the first quarter of 2010.Dicon is a that provides relief...
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Gates-linked vaccine group wants $4.3 billion
GENEVA (AP) - A global vaccine initiative launched with the help of Bill Gates is seeking $4.3 billion in new funding to ramp up child immunization campaigns against deadly diseases such as hepatitis B, diarrhea and pneumonia in the developing world.The...
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Working rotating shifts may increase risk of developing IBS and abdominal pain
IBS, abdominal pain more common in nurses working rotating shifts Nurses participating in shift work, especially those working rotating shifts, face a significantly increased risk of developing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and abdominal pain compared to those...
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CDIs are becoming significant issue in healthcare institutions: Study
Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority data shows almost 40 percent of gastrointestinal infections in nursing home patients are CDI related and bloodstream infection risk reduction strategies in PA health facilities are questioned Clostridium difficile...
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Liraglutide (Victoza): A GLP-1 analog approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
Liraglutide is the second glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog to gain FDA-marketing approval (January 25, 2010), and is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Exenatide was FDA...
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Mayo Research: Intervention Drops Hospital Infection Rate By a Third
Clostridium difficile infection nears zero ROCHESTER, Minn.Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is the one of the leading pathogens causing hospital-acquired infection in the United States. It may cause diarrhea, colitis, sepsis and lead to...
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