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Sedation system for colonoscopy, EGD procedures receives premarket approval

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Sedation system for colonoscopy, EGD procedures receives premarket approval The FDA has issued premarket approval for the SEDASYS System, a personalized sedation system intended for colonoscopy and esophagogastroduodenoscopy procedures, according to a press release. The device, developed by Sedasys, a division of … Full News here – Read more on Healio

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Pfizer sues Unipharm for violating Viagra patent

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Pfizer sues Unipharm for violating Viagra patent Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE; LSE: PFZ) today filed a NIS 10 million lawsuit with the Tel Aviv District Court against Unipharm Ltd. for producing and selling imitation Viagra, in violation of Pfizer's patent. In the statement of claim, Pfizer says that … Full News here – Read more [...]

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EMA Panel Recommends Approval of Erectile Dysfunction Drug – Medscape

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EMA Panel Recommends Approval of Erectile Dysfunction Drug – Medscape The European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended granting marketing authorization for Spedra (Vivus BV) for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men. The active ingredient in Spedra is the … Full News here – Read more on Medscape

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Immune protein could stop diabetes in its tracks

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Immune protein could stop diabetes in its tracks May 20, 2013 — Melbourne researchers have identified an immune protein that has the potential to stop or reverse the development of type 1 diabetes in its early stages, before insulin-producing cells have been destroyed. Full News here – Read more on Science Daily (press release)

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AGS reverses aspirin vote

admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:52:25 +0000

AGS reverses aspirin vote Elderly people with type 2 diabetes should not take aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease, according to draft guidelines from the American Geriatrics Society. This reverses its previous recommendation. Two large studies found that taking aspirin … Full News here – Read more on McKnight’s Long Term Care News

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Covidien's lung cancer detection system included in ACCP guidelines

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:52:27 +0000

Covidien's lung cancer detection system included in ACCP guidelines The Dublin-based company, with US headquarters in Mansfield, Mass., said in a statement that the clinical practice guidelines were released by the ACCP earlier this month and are intended to aid doctors in diagnosing and managing lung cancer. Covidien … Full News here – Read more [...]

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Hemolytic Anemia after mitral valve repair: a case report – 7thSpace Hemolytic anemia after mitral valve repair is still an underestimated complication because it is a rare condition and there are few described case reports in the literature. The mechanism responsible for hemolysis most commonly involves a regurgitant … Full News here – Read more [...]

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10 Investigates: Mother May Have Faked Claims Of Son's Cancer

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10 Investigates: Mother May Have Faked Claims Of Son's Cancer Emily King posted claims that her 4-year-old son, JJ, had cancer known as pleuropulmonary blastoma. King posted on Facebook pages called "Prayers for JJ", "Patches for JJ" and "Champions for (JJ's) Family," according to Internet records and interviews. Full News here – Read more on [...]

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Study: Staying fit cuts cancer death risk in middle age

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Study: Staying fit cuts cancer death risk in middle age In a study of 17,049 men, those with good respiratory and cardiovascular fitness were more likely to survive prostate, lung or colorectal cancer, and avoid developing lung or colorectal cancers. The results were released Wednesday by the American … Full News here – Read more [...]

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New Launch MI Lab and other Kalamazoo operations playing roles in diabetes … Launch MI Lab Manager Greg Cavey, at center talking with a colleague, said his facility prevents Metabolic Solutions Development Co. from having to send its diabetes research work out of the Kalamazoo area, which saves time and money. (Courtesy Photo) … Full [...]

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Aspirin for primary prevention in diabetes 'should be restricted'

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:52:41 +0000

Aspirin for primary prevention in diabetes 'should be restricted' Daily low-dose aspirin treatment does not prevent cardiovascular events or death in people with type 2 diabetes and no previous cardiovascular disease (CVD), and may even increase the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in female patients, shows a … Full News here – Read more [...]

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More sunshine could help asthma patients

admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:54:53 +0000

More sunshine could help asthma patients What does getting a tan have to do with asthma? Well, maybe not a tan specifically, but spending more time out in the sun could be beneficial to asthma patients. When a person absorbs sunlight, the body produces vitamin D, which is thought to calm the … Full News [...]

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O que é anemia falciforme? – Medical Informer Video

Medical Informer — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:01:17 +0000

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Medical marijuana: no pain, no brain

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456 colonoscopy patients warned of infection risk

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456 colonoscopy patients warned of infection risk ATLANTA (AP) — An Atlanta surgery center is warning 456 patients that their colonoscopies might have put them at risk of HIV and other diseases. Piedmont Healthcare has advised the patients that they should be tested for HIV as well as hepatitis B and … Full News here [...]

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The Future of American Health Care

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The Future of American Health Care Most Americans will soon begin to see major changes in health care delivery. The changes will likely be mostly negative for the vast majority, but not for everyone. For example, those without health care insurance or with pre-existing conditions should … Full News here – Read more on OpEdNews

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Minnesota's health insurance exchange board will elect chair at first meeting

admin — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:52:45 +0000

Minnesota's health insurance exchange board will elect chair at first meeting The new MNsure Board, which oversees Minnesota's health insurance exchange, meets for the first time today, to elect a chair and set a schedule for future meetings. The 1 p.m. meeting, open to the public, will be in the conference room of the state [...]

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The Cosmetic Surgery Companion: A Consumer’s Guide to the Latest Surgical Techniques to Improve Your Body from Head to Toe

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Washington Township crimelog: Woman arrested on DWI had pants unzippered …

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Washington Township crimelog: Woman arrested on DWI had pants unzippered … A Woodland Avenue man reported someone entered his home sometime between April 28 at 11 a.m. and April 29 at 11 a.m. and stole his wife's purse and prescription medicine including clonazepam, tramadol, toporol, ramipril and more. He said they were … Full News [...]

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Miss Korea 2013 Contestants Spark Plastic Surgery Debate

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Miss Korea 2013 Contestants Spark Plastic Surgery Debate Although the United States has consistently ranked highest in terms of the total number of plastic surgeries performed in the past few years, South Korea has the highest rate of cosmetic surgery per capita, according to a 2012 report by the Economist. Full News here – Read [...]

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