New York, November 7-- A new study finds that anti-clotting drugs or anticoagulants like aspirin may prevent the recurrence of prostate cancer
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Rockville, November 5 -- According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), blood-sugar-lowering drug Byetta can heighten the risk of kidney problems, including kidney failure, in people suffering from type 2 diabetes.
New York, November 3-- Experts have warned that healthy people should not take aspirin to ward off cardiovascular events because the risks involved outnumber the potential benefits of taking the drug.
Oklahoma City, October 28 -- Researchers in U.S. have discovered antibodies that prevent the destruction of blood vessels by stopping internal bleeding in traumatic injuries caused by proteins called histones.
New York, October 24 -- A report from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of U.S. has questioned the efficacy of Human Genome Sciences Inc.'s experimental drug, ABthrax or raxibacumab, meant for treating anthrax.
New York, October 22 -- A U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practises (ACIP) has declined to push Gardasil, a vaccine that offers protection against sexually transmitted virus called HPV which causes cervical cancer, for boys and men.
New York, October 20 -- A closer look into the analysis of the Thai AIDS vaccine trial suggests that the vaccine is only marginally effective and the previous significant results could merely have been a fluke.
New York, October 12 -- Last month, U.S. Army and Thai researchers had announced the success of an experimental AIDS vaccine which was found to be modestly effective in preventing the HIV infection. However, a second analysis questions the validity of the findings now.
Los Angeles, October 9 -- According to the clinical evaluation by the World Health Organization (WHO) of the new oral cholera vaccine produced in India, the vaccine demonstrated safety and effectiveness to immunize populations considered to be at high risk for cholera outbreaks.
Negev, Israel, October 10 -- A recent study has found that heartburn drugs are safe for pregnant women and the fetus.
