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Foot, knee and hip pain a problem in obese children

Written by | 21 Dec 2012

Lower extremity pain linked to poor physical and mental health in overweight kids.

Evidence-based guidelines enable optimal treatment of common low-back pain

Written by | 21 Dec 2012

While scientific evidence suggests that less is typically more when it comes to diagnosing and treating low-back pain in the US, the number of expensive imaging exams and… read more.

ASH 2012 Report – Investigational agent targets gene signaling pathways to improve response for patients with CLL

Written by | 21 Dec 2012

The promising investigational targeted therapy ibrutinib and its mechanism of silencing gene communication pathways critical to the development of cancer may be an effective way to combat chronic… read more.

ASH 2012 Report – Experimental graft-vs.-host disease treatment equivalent to standard care in Phase 3 trial

Written by | 21 Dec 2012

An experimental drug combination for preventing graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) was not significantly better than the standard regimen on key endpoints, according to a report of a phase 3… read more.

First vaccine for meningitis B

Written by | 14 Dec 2012

by Gary Finnegan – EMA Highlights – The EMA has given the green light to a new vaccine for bacterial meningitis. Bexsero, by Novartis, provides broad coverage against… read more.

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate improves exacerbations in mild-to-moderate COPD

Written by | 14 Dec 2012

by Bruce Sylvester – FDA Highlights – According to a study published online on September 7, 2012 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, treatment… read more.

Gabapentin appears to offer relief of refractory chronic cough

Written by | 14 Dec 2012

by Bruce Sylvester – FDA Highlights – A study published online on August 27, 2012 in The Lancet suggests that gabapentin, a pain and seizure drug, significantly reduces… read more.

Is glaucoma increasing road traffic accident rates?

Written by | 13 Dec 2012

by Gary Finnegan – World Health Matters (Japan) – Researchers in Japan have called for mandatory visual field testing for drivers in light of evidence showing glaucoma may… read more.

Getting ahead of neuropathic pain

Written by | 13 Dec 2012

by Bruce Sylvester – Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology report the discovery a potential method to delay the onset of neuropathic pain.

Getting ahead of neuropathic pain

Written by | 21 Nov 2012

by Bruce Sylvester – Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology report the discovery a potential method to delay the onset of neuropathic pain.

ASCO 2012 Report – U.S. Cancer drug shortages plague treatment in certain areas

Written by | 20 Nov 2012

by Marybeth Burke – Some of the most essential mainstays in cancer treatment drugs for adults and children are in short supply, Michael Link, M.D., president of the… read more.

EAU 2012 Report – Proactive Discussion about BPH

Written by | 6 Nov 2012

It is estimated that as many as 24 million European men aged 50 and over experience bothersome urinary symptoms.1,2 Yet, despite experiencing symptoms, men typically wait nearly two… read more.

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