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ADHD (5): Undiagnosed ADHD costing adults working days
Published Tuesday 27 May 2008

ADHD heart tests 'should precede stimulant drug treatment'
Published Wednesday 23 April 2008

ADHD stimulant link to substance abuse 'unlikely'
Published Friday 04 April 2008

ADHD in young females linked to adolescent bulimia nervosa
Published Saturday 15 March 2008

ADHD stimulant treatment 'not factor in substance abuse'
Published Thursday 06 March 2008
Alzheimers Disease (17): Diet linked to cognitive ability
Published Thursday 03 July 2008

Low HDL can signal risk of dementia
Published Wednesday 02 July 2008

Ginkgo biloba 'unbeneficial for dementia patients'
Published Tuesday 17 June 2008

Alzheimer's drugs could have wider implications
Published Thursday 12 June 2008

Neurologists publish new findings on neuronal degeneration
Published Tuesday 10 June 2008

NSAIDs could help reduce Alzheimer's risk
Published Friday 30 May 2008

Scientists report breakthrough neurological findings
Published Thursday 15 May 2008

Plant extracts could help Alzheimer patients
Published Thursday 08 May 2008

Ibuprofen use linked to reduced Alzheimer's risk
Published Tuesday 06 May 2008

Tarenflurbil found to slow functional decline in mild Alzheimer's patients
Published Thursday 01 May 2008

Mid-life diabetes linked to Alzheimer's disease risk
Published Saturday 12 April 2008

Study questions neuroleptic drug effectiveness in Alzheimer's patients
Published Wednesday 02 April 2008

FDG PET imaging aids earlier detection of neurodegenerative conditions
Published Friday 07 March 2008

Communication skills improved in Alzheimer's patients taking Memantine
Published Monday 03 March 2008

Cholinesterase inhibitor therapy 'could be brain aid'
Published Wednesday 27 February 2008

TDP-43 gene linked to inherited neurodegenerative conditions
Published Friday 22 February 2008

DBS could boost Alzheimer's memory
Published Wednesday 06 February 2008
Arthritis (6): Heavy birth weight linked to rheumatoid arthritis in women
Published Monday 30 June 2008

Baby infections link to rheumatoid arthritis
Published Monday 16 June 2008

Calcium channel blockers effective antihypertensive therapy in osteoarthritis
Published Thursday 03 April 2008

Tocilizumab 'effective' for both adult and child arthritis
Published Saturday 29 March 2008

Vegan regime decreases LDL and oxidised LDL and raises atheroprotective natural antibodies against phosphorylcholine in RA patients
Published Wednesday 19 March 2008

Rheumatoid arthritis drug gains Dutch approval
Published Wednesday 13 February 2008
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) (1): Sweden: Dutasteride plus Tamsulosin approved for BPH
Published Thursday 24 April 2008
Cholesterol (2): Medication and lifestyle choices both important to lower cholesterol
Published Thursday 29 May 2008

Anti-cholesterol statins linked to blood pressure reduction
Published Wednesday 16 April 2008
Clinical / Disease-specific News (40): European cancer rates improving
Published Wednesday 02 July 2008

Scientists unveil proteins linked to longevity mysteries
Published Tuesday 01 July 2008

Researchers to trial successful cancer treatment on humans
Published Monday 30 June 2008

Hearing loss may be sign of later stroke
Published Friday 27 June 2008

Omega-3 associated with improving asthma symptoms
Published Wednesday 25 June 2008

Flavanol-rich diet may reduce risk of colorectal cancer
Published Friday 20 June 2008

Lifestyle factors in obesity-related insulin resistance
Published Thursday 19 June 2008

Tree bark extract effective relief for menstrual pain
Published Thursday 19 June 2008

CKD patients have reduced thyroid function
Published Thursday 12 June 2008

Researchers demonstrate role of BEPs in controlling cancer development
Published Tuesday 10 June 2008

Genetic testing comes under the spotlight at European conference
Published Friday 06 June 2008

Citalopram relieves depression in head and neck cancer patients
Published Thursday 22 May 2008

Scientists uncover new way of determining breast cancer risk
Published Wednesday 14 May 2008

Low-vision therapy justified, ophthalmologists claim
Published Tuesday 13 May 2008

Newly discovered chemical group could lead to cancer treatments
Published Friday 09 May 2008

Breast tumour growth faster in younger patients
Published Thursday 08 May 2008

Cancer laser treatment avoids radiotherapy damage to vocal chords
Published Wednesday 07 May 2008

Discovery of gene mutation could lead to blood glucose therapy
Published Friday 02 May 2008

Drug-resistant tuberculosis on the increase in the UK
Published Friday 02 May 2008

Clinical news: Genentech, Biogen Idec say Rituxan study fails to meet endpoints
Published Wednesday 30 April 2008

Disease specific news: EU gives backing to hepatitis B Viread
Published Monday 28 April 2008

Disease specific news: VAP, ARDS patients display no added mortality risk
Published Thursday 24 April 2008

Disease specific news: Herceptin prior to surgery eradicates HER2-positive breast tumours
Published Tuesday 22 April 2008

Clinical news: Experimental breast cancer vaccine 'reduces death risk'
Published Tuesday 15 April 2008

Disease-specific news: Vitamin analogue MC-1 appears not to provide benefits to heart surgery patients
Published Tuesday 15 April 2008

Disease specific news: Gene variant increases asthma risk
Published Saturday 12 April 2008

Disease related news: Omega-3 free fatty acids 'do not prevent Crohn's disease relapse'
Published Thursday 10 April 2008

Disease related news: Diagnostic test for Alzheimer's disease to be launched
Published Tuesday 08 April 2008

False positive MRI breast cancer scan appears not to affect prophylactic mastectomy decision
Published Thursday 27 March 2008

Paediatric clinical trials 'require greater monitoring'
Published Thursday 20 March 2008

Streptococcus pneumoniae resistance to antibiotics exposed
Published Thursday 13 March 2008

Letrozole appears to reduce breast cancer recurrence
Published Wednesday 12 March 2008

Cross-linked plastic hip replacements better than polyethylene
Published Saturday 08 March 2008

Depression drugs analysed
Published Thursday 28 February 2008

SNRIs compared with SSRIs in depression treatment
Published Saturday 23 February 2008

Sorafenib plus doxorubicin 'offers longer time to progression'
Published Tuesday 12 February 2008

Paediatric patch testing effective in allergic contact dermatitis
Published Tuesday 12 February 2008

Addition of drug therapy aids lung cancer response rates
Published Thursday 07 February 2008

GPs under pressure to accept extended hours
Published Wednesday 06 February 2008

Rise in obesity drug prescriptions
Published Wednesday 06 February 2008
Diabetes (12): Depression and diabetes go hand in hand, study demonstrates
Published Wednesday 18 June 2008

IDF issues call to action on diabetes, OSA link
Published Monday 09 June 2008

Study supports vitamin D, diabetes link
Published Thursday 05 June 2008

NAFLD may heighten risk of diabetes-related kidney disease
Published Monday 02 June 2008

CACS indicate likelihood of cardiovascular events in type 2 diabetes
Published Wednesday 30 April 2008

Diabetes stem cell discovery
Published Saturday 05 April 2008

Pioglitazone appears to prevent atherosclerosis in type 2 diabetes patients
Published Friday 04 April 2008

Gene findings show diabetes prostate cancer link
Published Wednesday 02 April 2008

Low levels of PYY early indicator of type 2 diabetes
Published Wednesday 12 March 2008

Type 2 diabetes drug anti-hypertensive effect in focus
Published Thursday 06 March 2008

Insulin rejection in women 'may increase mortality risk'
Published Monday 03 March 2008

Low-blood glucose diabetes study stopped
Published Thursday 07 February 2008
Human Papillomavirus & Cervical Cancer (6): GSK to supply cervical cancer vaccine for national campaign
Published Monday 23 June 2008

Study reinforces new hope for earlier cervical cancer detection
Published Wednesday 28 May 2008

UK trial: Uptake of HPV vaccine 'encouraging'
Published Friday 25 April 2008

HPV vaccine 'effective for at least six years'
Published Tuesday 18 March 2008

HPV vaccine appears to lower abnormal Pap test results
Published Tuesday 11 March 2008

Stress linked to cervical cancer
Published Tuesday 19 February 2008
Hypertension (10): Experts meet in Brussels to discuss nutritional labelling
Published Tuesday 03 June 2008

Thiazide-type diuretic still best for hypertension
Published Friday 23 May 2008

Improved monitoring of blood pressure in diabetic patients needed
Published Tuesday 20 May 2008

Researchers identify causative gene in pre-eclampsia
Published Monday 12 May 2008

High blood pressure-lowering treatment shows reduced mortality in elderly
Published Thursday 03 April 2008

Hypertension aided by dieting and medication, study suggests
Published Thursday 27 March 2008

Angiotensin II vaccine reduces hypertension
Published Saturday 08 March 2008

Alcohol hypertension relationship linked to genotype mutation
Published Wednesday 05 March 2008

Anti-hypertensive treatment multi-use linked to ICH
Published Friday 29 February 2008

Hypertension drug effectiveness linked to urine protein loss
Published Saturday 09 February 2008
Men's Health (4): Experts address growing implications of prostatitis
Published Monday 09 June 2008

Erectile dysfunction can predict heart disease
Published Friday 23 May 2008

Sexual dysfunction in women increased by LUTS
Published Wednesday 02 April 2008

Erectile dysfunction in RRP patients
Published Saturday 16 February 2008
Meningitis (1): Corticosteroids for meningitis not found to benefit children
Published Wednesday 07 May 2008
Migraine (5): New device proves effective in eliminating migraine
Published Thursday 26 June 2008

Left-handedness not associated with migraine, experts show
Published Friday 30 May 2008

Sumatriptan, naproxen combination offers 'significant' headache relief
Published Tuesday 22 April 2008

Barbiturate, opioid use linked to chronic migraine
Published Saturday 19 April 2008

Epilepsy drug: Migraine link unfounded
Published Thursday 14 February 2008
Opioids and Pain Management (6): Ineffectiveness of infant pain assessment 'cause for concern'
Published Tuesday 24 June 2008

Experts to discuss treatment of chronic pain on the web
Published Monday 23 June 2008

Shorter self-management programmes 'better for chronic pain'
Published Friday 13 June 2008

Ideal treatment of chronic pain remains uncertain
Published Friday 06 June 2008

Opioids dependency risk remains a concern for physicians
Published Wednesday 21 May 2008

Oxaliplatin-related neuropathy in comorbid Colorectal Cancer and Diabetes
Published Wednesday 13 February 2008
Parkinson's Disease (8): Green tea substance could help treat Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
Published Monday 02 June 2008

'Repeat electrode surgery' recommended for Parkinson's patients
Published Tuesday 13 May 2008

Parkinson's disease: Spheramine 'well-tolerated'
Published Tuesday 29 April 2008

Parkinson's disease: Entacapone addition improves levodopa/carbidopa benefit
Published Thursday 17 April 2008

Parkinson's Disease: Foetal cells may not function long term
Published Thursday 10 April 2008

Somatic-cell nuclear transfer used to treat Parkinson's disease in mice
Published Thursday 27 March 2008

Dopamine potential in cancer treatment
Published Saturday 15 March 2008

MAO-B in Parkinson's disease symptoms
Published Thursday 21 February 2008
Pharma Industry and Drug Related News (5): Leukaemia drug could 'revolutionise' stroke treatment
Published Monday 23 June 2008

Drug analysis uncovers double benefits
Published Wednesday 11 June 2008

Scientists develop harbingers of new anti-cancer drugs
Published Thursday 05 June 2008

Novel infection fighting antibiotic in Phase II development
Published Wednesday 04 June 2008

Study reveals possible target for new brain cancer treatment
Published Friday 16 May 2008
Pharmaceutical Industry News (20): Pharmaceutical industry news: Angiotensin II receptor antagonists' safety in early pregnancy questioned
Published Monday 28 April 2008

Pharmaceutical industry news: EU application for Tygacil withdrawn
Published Friday 25 April 2008

Pharmaceutical Industry News: Novartis lowers Coartem price
Published Thursday 24 April 2008

Pharmaceutical industry news: Combination drug for essential hypertension given EU backing
Published Wednesday 23 April 2008

Pharmaceutical industry news: AstraZeneca patent dispute settled
Published Thursday 17 April 2008

Pharmaceutical industry news: Novartis late-stage trial for NSCLC drug
Published Saturday 12 April 2008

Pharmaceutical industry news: EC approves aripiprazole for bipolar I disorder
Published Thursday 10 April 2008

Pharmaceutical industry news: Forsteo approved by European Commission
Published Tuesday 08 April 2008

Pharmaceutical industry news: Taranabant appears to significantly aid weight loss
Published Wednesday 02 April 2008

Pharmaceutical industry news: Heparin batches recalled
Published Thursday 27 March 2008

Pharmaceutical industry news: GSK tests tiered-pricing policy
Published Wednesday 19 March 2008

Pharmaceutical industry news: Wyeth withdraws EU application for desvenlafaxine
Published Friday 14 March 2008

Pharmaceutical news: Herceptin and Tykerb in head-to-head trial
Published Tuesday 04 March 2008

Pharmaceutical industry news: Type 2 diabetes oral treatment approved by EU
Published Wednesday 27 February 2008

Pharmaceutical industry news: Avastin approved by FDA
Published Tuesday 26 February 2008

Pharmaceutical industry news: Positive opinion on pre-pandemic H5N1 vaccine
Published Saturday 23 February 2008

FDA approves Xyzal Oral Solution
Published Friday 22 February 2008

British doctors 'should sit national exams'
Published Friday 15 February 2008

Fentanyl patches recalled
Published Thursday 14 February 2008

FDA panel gives go-ahead to Zyprexa
Published Thursday 07 February 2008

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