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Twinkle Toes, But Not the Knees
If women are lighter on their feet than men, shouldn't that mean the same thing for their knees? Women naturally land harder on their feet than men, which makes them more prone to knee damage and possibly osteoarthritis in the future.
Pain Sensitivity Depends On Genetics
A person’s genetics determines a lot about them, including the way they look, their personality traits and health risks. Research suggests more and more that rare DNA combinations can play an important role in diseases and traits. Scientists are trying to find out more.
Generic Propecia (Finasteride) Now In US
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced today that is has launched f inasteride tablets (1 mg), a bioequivalent generic version of Propecia ® ( finasteride ) tablets in the US market on January 02, 2013. Dr. Reddy’s ANDA for f inasteride 1 mg Tablets has been awarded a 180-day period of marketing exclusivity in the US on 2 Jan, 2013.
Merck Expects FDA's Review for Ezetimibe Atorvastatin
Merck (NYSE: MRK ), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has acknowledged the resubmission of a New Drug Application (NDA) for ezetimibe and atorvastatin tablets, an investigational combination medicine.
Phase 3 DECISION Trial of Nexavar (sorafenib) Meets Primary Endpoint
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals and Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that a Phase 3 trial of Nexavar® (sorafenib) tablets in patients with locally advanced or metastatic radioactive iodine-refractory (RAI) differentiated thyroid cancer has met its primary endpoint of a statistically significant improvement of progression-free survival.
The Brain Can Show Hunger
There's a reason why eating bread and potatoes can be so much more satisfying compared to fruit. Blood flow to the brain can show it.
Feeling Blue With Alzheimer's
Losing mental skills can be hard to handle and may, understandably, lead to depression. Depression symptoms with dementia could intensify some problem behaviors, which may affect quality of life.
A Breast Cancer Elf?
Here’s an intriguing thought. What if we could reprogram cancer so it responds to treatment? That’s exactly what breast cancer experts are exploring.
Worsening CKD Tied to Mineral Levels
It's not always easy for doctors to spot which patients with chronic kidney disease are at risk for kidney failure. Now, researchers have found a new way to help in this effort.
The Wild Card in Lymphoma
Cancer in one person can behave very differently than it might in another person. That’s because each person’s genes are unique. So some new cancer treatments can target the individual’s unique genetic fingerprint. Scientists are exploring possible new targets in lymphoma.
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