New research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provides insights into the fundamental mechanisms controlling blood vessel formation and may have implications for therapies such as

Targeting a master molecule that helps cancer cells survive when blood oxygen levels are low may offer a potentially powerful strategy for blocking tumor growth, say researchers at The University

New York will be hotter in the future, and some New Yorkers could be sicker as a result, according to a study to be released at an event on June 25th hosted by the Earth Institute at Columbia Univ

Xenova Group plc (UK) announced today the presentation of results of two dose escalation Phase II studies of TA-CD, a vaccine being developed for the treatment of cocaine addiction, at the College

International specialists in the treatment of skin cancers today launched a training package for dermatology clinics that will support the wide-scale adoption of the highest standards of treatment

A survey of 1,004 consumers and 300 dentists confirms what many suspected all along - a majority of Americans don't floss their teeth as often as they should and their gums are suffering as a resu

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University's School of Dental Medicine want to answer the question by locating the more than 4,000 youngsters from Cleveland, who had head-to-toe x-rays of thei

The principal active ingredient in marijuana causes transient schizophrenia-like symptoms ranging from suspiciousness and delusions to impairments in memory and attention, according to a Yale rese

Medical implants - from catheters that deliver long-term life support to joint replacements - may work better when their surfaces are on the rough side, new research suggests. Implants o

US Oncology (Nasdaq USON) announced that data presented this week by a network physician at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting demonstrate that the investigational drug Abrax

Glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness, may be delayed or prevented in high-risk African Americans with daily eye drops.The findings, published in this month's issue of the Archives of Op

An existing drug already approved by the FDA may protect newborns from brain injury and long-term neurologic problems caused by excitotoxicity, or over-activation of neurons, report two NIH-funded

A new study led by investigators at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center may help explain why African-American women with breast cancer are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced disease and

Traditionally, clinical trials of drugs to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children have relied on information provided by teachers to evaluate treatment success. An artic

Under a new partnership with The Commonwealth Fund of New York, The Health Foundation, UK, is investigating what people in the UK, USA, Canada, A

This section of the site gives details of Final Determinations made in accordance with Regulation 3(1) of the Medicines for Human Use (Marketing Authorisations etc.) Regulations 1994 or Regulation

In response to the publication today of the Social Market Foundation's report on parallel trade in medicines, the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) said that it highlighted

Omega Pharma, a Belgian pharmaceutical company, has agreed to acquire a portfolio of 60 European OTC and personal care brands from Pfizer for cash consideration of €135 million (approximately $US1

Preliminary data from two studies showing encouraging results in treating psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis with HUMIRA(reg) (adalimumab) 40 mg every other week were presented today

The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry (Japan) will make free and anonymous HIV tests available at hospitals from fiscal 2005, ministry officials said Saturday. The service will be offere

This is a brief overview of information related to FDA's approval to market the IntraStent(reg) DoubleStrut(reg) Stent- P030045. See the links below to the Summary of Safety and Effectiveness and

Consumers may wonder, as they bite into a piece of fresh fruit or crunch on a vegetable, what extra ingredients they might be about to swallow. The latest report from the European Commission on

The International Department of the British Medical Association (BMA) advises overseas doctors on working in the UK and advises members on working abroad. It also co-ordinates the Association's wo

It is believed that over 1m people in China are afflicted by snail fever, a potentially lethal parasitic worm which is carried by freshwater snails. The worm attacks the blood and liver of peopl

As of 10 June 2004, the health authorities of Yambio County have reported a total of 30 cases, including 7 deaths of Ebola haemorrhagic fever (case fatality, 23%) in Yambio, Western Equatoria, sou

It's being called a silent crisis, a sleeper issue. But there are signs that this sleeper is at last awakening. Around the world studies, surveys, web networks, journals and newspaper articles are

Allergy - the unmet need: a blueprint for better patient care. Summary and recommendations of a new report from the Royal College of Physicians. There has been a dramatic increas

With the cost of the NHS (National Health Service) rising, the medicines bill remains at about 13 per cent of the total, despite a constant growth every year in the number of prescriptions issued.

Results from a new study offer a ray of hope for patients with non-small cell lung cancer.Researchers from around the world are involved in research on the drug Tarceva, trying to determine its ef

The adverse health effects of lead are most severe for developing fetuses, infants and children. For infants and children, exposure to elevated levels of lead in drinking water can contribute to l