In comparison with ‘best supportive care’, there is an indication that the new drug is…
Month: August 2014
Perampanel for epilepsy: Still no proof of added benefit
In its second dossier, the drug manufacturer deviated from the appropriate comparator therapy and again…
Does love make sex better for most women?
Love and commitment can make sex physically more satisfying for many women, according to a…
Fruit, vegetable intake still too low; human nutritionist says to focus on lunch
Children between the ages of 2 and 18 are eating more whole fruits and drinking…
Genetic key to lupus shows potential of personalized medicine
DNA sequencing of a lupus patient has identified a specific genetic mutation that is causing…
Women will benefit from the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive coverage
Women could benefit greatly from the Affordable Care Act’s mandate for contraceptive coverage, according to…
Intimacy a strong motivator for PrEP HIV prevention
Many HIV-negative gay or bisexual men in steady relationships with other HIV-negative men don’t always…
Taking a stand: Balancing the benefits, risks of physical activity in children
Today the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology took a stand on the promotion of childhood…
The difficult question of Clostridium difficile
Clostridium difficile is a major problem as an aetiological agent for antibiotic-associated diarrhea. The mechanism…
Opioid users breathe easier with novel drug to treat respiratory depression
People taking prescription opioids to treat moderate to severe pain may be able to breathe…