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Pfizer's antibiotic ZYVOX(R) (linezolid injection, tablets, and for oral suspension) is more effective than vancomycin for the treatment of complicated skin and soft tissue infections (cSSTIs) c
For Tadeusz Molinski, the sea is full of riches -- and he does not mean oil fields or fisheries. Molinski, a professor of chemistry at the University of California, Davis, is searching for new tr
Initial therapy with Pfizer's antifungal treatment, VFEND(R) (voriconazole), IV for injection, tablets, and oral suspension, has significant cost advantages over the standard therapy, amphoterici
New findings in clinical and basic science research will be presented for the first time at the Sixth International Conference on Bipolar Disorder, June 16-18, among them results of a national su
The Connecticut Senate on Thursday approved 31-3 a bill... (SB
The first commercialgenome-wide microarrays for alternate splicing were launchedtoday by Jivan Biologics, Inc., a privately held company.Manufactured by Agilent Technologies and available as a
Within the past year there has been considerable publicity about a new outbreak of lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV). LGV is a serious sexually transmitted disease caused by a particularly aggressiv
Survey results show that eight out of 10 parents are unaware that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obesity can be consequences of neglecting common childhood sleep disorders su
Eyetech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: EYET) announced that it will hold a conference call to reiterate its confidence in Macugen anddiscuss issues presented by a potential competitor's recently
Sepracor Inc (Nasdaq: SEPR) today announced that it has presented four LUNESTATM brand eszopiclone posters at the 158th annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in Atlanta.
Rep Gil Gutknecht (R-Minn), author of a bill that would allow US residents to purchase lower-cost prescription drugs from other countries, on Wednesday said that 219 House members signed a letter
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health have discovered the critical sequence of events by which insulin stimulates the entry of glucose into fat cells. The study, appearing i
A new study - the largest to date of public attitudes about genetic discrimination - finds that 40 percent of people already undergoing genetic testing are worried that participation might affect
In a continuing all-out effort to eradicate polio from Sudan, the Ministry of Health, backed by UNICEF, WHO and other organizations, today launched a three-day polio immunization campaign. The go
Adopting electronic health records is an economic imperative that could reduce medical errors and health care costs,... HHS Secretary Mike Leavi
UK Health Secretary announces legislation to toughen up inspectionregime and impose appropriate sanctions - In Parliament today, Health Secretary Patrica Hewitt outlinedlegislation to c
US household income losses due to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) total nearly $77 billion each year, according to a new analysis of the national large-scale survey, Capturing Am
NexMed, Inc (Nasdaq: NEXM) announced the preliminary results from a 400 patient at home study conducted in China. The multi-center study was randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, and de
Moderate to severe cases of the nighttime breathing problem known as obstructive sleep apnea significantly increases the risk of suffering a stroke, according to a study to be presented at the Am
Sexual health charity The Family Planning Association (fpa) has issued an updated leaflet on the combined oral contraceptive pill which contains new information about what women should do when th
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) today announced that of the six talented graduate students who will receive the Gilliam Graduate Fellowships for studies in the life sciences, two will
The social support provided by having a partner significantly improves the quality of life of prostate cancer patients, according to a study published in the July 1, 2005 issue of CANCER a peer-r
A new multi-center study has reaffirmed the difference between the sexes - at least when it comes to colorectal cancer detection and prevention. In the first large-scale study involving
Canadian Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh today reiterated his commitment to ensuring that the 2005 Budget investment of $15 million over four years will be directed toward national initiatives to r
The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) is continuing to expand and update its internationally respected collection of Minimum Clinical Recommendations for the treatment of cancer - a se
Twenty-six member companies of the... Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS on Wednesday announced t
In disease, as in war, offensive strategies can become weaknesses, if the defenders see the enemy coming and compensate for its weapons. By manipulating what is perhaps the most devastat
Improved techniques and supportive care have resulted in a growing number of long-term survivors of stem cell transplants, though little is known about the impact transplants have on patients' li
The Indian government will establish a National Council on AIDS to help prevent the spread of HIV in the country, an Indian official speaking on the condition of anonymity said on Wednesday, the..
University of Minnesota researchers have demonstrated for the first time how estrogen affects learning and memory. They found that estrogen can activate particular glutamate receptors within the