Abbott Drug Gets Positive Review in Ulcerative Colitis
Abbott announced that the European Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use ( CHMP ) has issued a positive opinion for  Humira ( adalimumab ) in adults with moderate to severely active ulcerative colitis ( UC ) who have not responded to, cannot tolerate or have medical contraindications to conventional therapies.
Aspirin Effective for PAD Patients
Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) appear to be able to improve their ability to walk without pain for longer periods when taking aspirin in conjunction with walking therapy.
HIV Drug Does Kidney Damage
Today, people with HIV/AIDS can expect to live longer, healthier lives with the help of medications. Some of these medications, however, may come with dangerous side effects.
Endometriosis Increases Risks of Ovarian Cancer
Millions of women and girls in the United States and around the world suffer from the painful, chronic condition known as endometriosis. Recent research indicates this condition could be a risk factor for ovarian cancer.
Intestinal Barrier Walls Out Cancer
Why cancer forms in organs at some distance from the original tumor is not fully understood. New research suggests the intestinal barrier can protect against this spread.
Getting Football Players Back on the Field
You've seen it happen many times, from the safety of your couch. You're watching football, and a tough tackle lands a player flat on his back. But the next game, he's back in action.
Severity of Stroke Predicts Risks
Stroke patients with the most severe types of blockages are significantly less likely to survive the first month as compared to those who suffer a mild stroke.
Rebels With A Cause of Grey Brain Matter
You make choices everyday. From what shoes you will wear to who you will vote for, your decisions shape you as a person. But how are your choices influenced by the opinions of those around you?
A Faster Way to Treat Seizures
Prolonged seizures, called status epilepticus - a seizure that lasts more than five minutes – are serious, dangerous conditions that require immediate medical attention.
Infertility - an Advantage Against Prostate Cancer
Children are the future, as they say. But new research into prostate cancer shows, maybe your children say something about your future, too.