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Oncology
A common erectile dysfunction medication could help reduce scar tissue after radical prostate surgery, say doctors at Baylor College of Medicine.
Baylor College of Medicine - Thu, 15 March 2007
http://www.bcm.edu
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Genetics e Rare diseases
An open seminar will shed light on the underpinnings of the genetic disorder Williams syndrome. The talk will feature an expert from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Baylor College of Medicine - Thu, 15 March 2007
http://www.bcm.edu
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Parasitology
Myiasis remains prevalent worldwide and is infestation by larvae from fly species of live or dead tissues from vertebrate hosts. In humans, myiasis most frequently causes infection of exposed ulcers or traumatic wounds.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Thu, 15 March 2007
http://www.cdc.gov
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Infectious Diseases
Wild water birds are considered to be the major natural reservoir for avian influenza viruses (AIV). Large numbers of Eurasian breeding water birds overwinter in the sub-Saharan region of the African continent, where the survival of AIV is considered to be restricted by the tropical environment.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Thu, 15 March 2007
http://www.cdc.gov
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Pharmacology
FDA requested that manufacturers of sedative-hypnotic drug products strengthen their product labeling to inform providers and patients of serious potential risks, including severe allergic reactions and complex sleep-related behaviors, which may include sleep-driving.
Food and Drug Administration - Thu, 15 March 2007
http://www.fda.gov
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Diagnostics
Class I Recall expanded to include additional lot numbers of the One Touch Ultra and Basic/Profile Blood Glucose Test Strips.
Food and Drug Administration - Thu, 15 March 2007
http://www.fda.gov
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General medicine
NICE’s Patient and Public Involvement Programme and Centre for Public Health Excellence are looking for applications for community (lay) members to sit on the group developing public health guidance on the management of long-term sickness and incapacity for work.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Thu, 15 March 2007
http://www.nice.org.uk
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Pharmacology
More than twenty technology companies are responding to a call to support the fight against counterfeit medicines spearheaded by the International Medical Products Anti-Counterfeiting Taskforce (IMPACT) set up by the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners.
World Health Organization - Thu, 15 March 2007
http://www.who.int
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Infectious Diseases
The World Health Organization (WHO) today publishes guidelines for the cultivation and collection of Artemisia annua L, a Chinese traditional medicinal plant which is the source of artemisinin, used to produce the most effective medicines for malaria.
World Health Organization - Thu, 15 March 2007
http://www.who.int
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Influential women from all over the globe have come together in London to urge the world to redouble efforts and boost investments to reduce the global burden of maternal and newborn death.
World Health Organization - Thu, 15 March 2007
http://www.who.int