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Drug Approvals
- Celecoxib (Celebrex) was approved in December 2006 for treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). It is not recommended for patients with systemic onset JRA, a more serious form of the disease.
- Rituximab (Rituxan) was approved in April 2006 for treatment of adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have failed to respond to anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) drugs. In December 2006, the FDA warned that rituximab has been associated with cases of progressive mu...
Expert & Community Posts
What are the Symptoms of Heart Attack in Women?
By Lisa Nelson , Health ExpertLisa Nelson RD #2: For women the signs of a heart attack are more subtle. What should women watch... Read more »
Acute Stress vs. Chronic Stress
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertStress can come from many different places and be short-lived or long-lasting. Based on the factors... Read more »
The Good Fat
By Gretchen Becker , Health ExpertFat is bad, right? I'm not talking about the fats we eat here. I mean the fat on your body. The... Read more »
Flu Season 2008: 9 Tips For Protecting Yourself
By Allison Janse , Health ExpertWith Problems Marring This Year's Flu Season, What's a Person to Do? The flu season is underway,... Read more »
Reclast Once a Year: When to Discuss Reclast (Zoledronic Acid) with Your Doctor
By Lila de Tantillo , Health ExpertRecently, the FDA approved the use of Reclast (zoledronic) acid for the treatment of osteoporosis.... Read more »
Health Guide
Pneumonia: Symptoms
General Symptoms. The symptoms of bacterial pneumonia develop abruptly and typically include:A single episode of shaking chills followed by feverChest pain on the side of lung infection --... Read more »Immunizations: Other Vaccinations
Other VaccinationsMany other types of vaccinations are available.RotavirusRotavirus is the most common cause of diarrhea, cramps, and vomiting in infants, and affects about 3.5 million children in... Read more »Rheumatoid Arthritis: Medications
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS)Two-thirds of people with RA rank pain as their primary reason for seeking professional help. The most common pain relievers for RA are... Read more »Headaches: Cluster: Medications
Preventive MedicationsCalcium-Channel BlockersCalcium-channel blockers, commonly used to treat heart disease, are important drugs for preventing cluster headaches. Verapamil (Calan) is the standard... Read more »Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Staging and Treatment Guidelines
Staging and Treatment GuidelinesGeneral Approach for Treating Non-Hodgkin's LymphomaTreatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is highly specific for each patient and is determined by the tumor... Read more »Images
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Stem Cells Hold Hope for Childhood Disease
September 05, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children with the often deadly motor neuron disease known as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) may one day benefit from stem cell... Read summary »
Stomach Bug May Protect Against Asthma
July 25, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Something missing from our stomachs may be the reason behind the recent rise asthma cases. Researchers from New York University... Read summary »
Scientists ID Alzheimers Gene
June 30, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Researchers found a new gene that puts older people at increased risk for Alzheimer's disease. The finding could lead to new and... Read summary »
Deadly Infections in Hospitals
June 25, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Deadly infections are on the upswing in hospitals around the world. Overcrowding and understaffing may be at least partially to... Read summary »
Yeast: A Cure for Parkinsons?
August 25, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Roughly one million Americans suffer from the neurodegenerative and deadly disease known as Parkinson's. There is currently no... Read summary »
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