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| 2010-03-02 15:17:28 |
Viagra vs Injections |
Before Viagra became available in 1998 on the pharmaceutical market in the US, a lot of men suffering from erectile dysfunction resorted to the different injections directly into the penis. Erection that is caused by Viagra sometimes is not expressed how those erections caused by intra penile injections. Nevertheless the most of the men prefer to use Viagra, however penis became hard only at 70-80% as compared with 100% erection caused by penile shots. |
| 2010-02-12 13:09:54 |
Moderate physical activity can help with gallbladder stones |
According to a study conducted by British researchers, people who sufficiently practice sports, suffer from painful gallstones much rarely.
The researchers analyzed data from 25 000 men and women and found that the most physically active of them the of risk of cholelithiasis symptoms was 70% less than in inactive patients.
In addition, the experts found that about 17% of cases of cholelithiasis, which required as surgical intervention could have prevented by increased physical activity. |
| 2010-02-12 13:02:28 |
Can Internet addiction lead to depression? |
According to a study conducted by British scientists, people who devote much of their time "surfing" in the network, may be prone to develop depression. Especially those people which replace live communication to different chats rooms and social networks. Undoubtedly, the Internet plays a significant role in modern life, makes it possible to find almost any information, to communicate with people in different countries and so on |
| 2010-02-12 12:56:27 |
Migraine can be associated with an increased risk of myocardial |
According to a new study, people who suffer from migraines, are at greater risk of myocardial infarction. However, the direct mechanism of this relationship has not been found.
According to a study conducted by scientists at the Medical College Albert Einstein in New York the frequency of heart attacks in people who suffer from migraines is 2 times higher than in healthy adults.
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| 2010-02-06 13:59:23 |
FDA approved the drug Victoza for the treatment of diabetes type |
US Food and Drug Administration USA (FDA) approved the drug Victoza (liraglutide) for the treatment of diabetes type 2. Victoza is made by one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in Denmark, Novo Nordisk. Victoza is available in the form of injection and used once a day for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
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| 2010-01-25 14:21:20 |
FDA approved Ampyra in patients with multiply sclerosis |
FOOD and DRUG Administration has approved a new medication Ampyra (dalfampridine) in the form of extended release drugs tablets to improve walking in patients multiple sclerosis. Clinical studies have shown that Ampyra can significantly increase the speed with which patients can walk, compared with placebo. Ampyra is the first drug with such indication approved by the FDA.
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| 2010-01-25 14:17:33 |
Obesity can significantly increase the risk of kidney cancer |
According to a new study conducted by American scientists, obesity can increase the risk of kidney cancer. The study involved 1640 patients aged 62 years with kidney tumors. Scientists found that the risk of renal cell carcinoma is much higher (nearly by 48%) in patients with obesity than in patients with a body mass index less than 30 (threshold for obesity). Malignant formation of renal cell carcinoma was found in 67% of patients with obesity.
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| 2010-01-19 13:45:10 |
Mediterranean diet may help to reduce the risk of stomach cancer |
According to research conducted by Spanish scientists, the Mediterranean diet can significantly reduce the risk of developing adenocarcinoma of the stomach. The researchers studied the materials received from nearly 500 thousand inhabitants of 10 European countries between the ages of 35 to 70 years.
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| 2010-01-19 13:41:40 |
Stelara - new effective medication for psoriasis treatment |
New drug for the treatment of psoriasis - ustekinumab (Stelara), according to the results of research ustekinumab (Stelara) is more effective than standard therapy with Etanercept. Stelara quickly begins working and its effect is more expressed compared with etanercept, - says the professor of dermatology department at Manchester University, Christopher Griffiths. Stelara contains human monoclonal antibodies active against interleukin 12 and 23.
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| 2010-01-10 10:45:44 |
Serotonin reuptake inhibitors may increase the risk of gastroint |
According to the research of Danish scientists, serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) increase the risk of bleeding of upper gastrointestinal tract (GIT), which is caused by their ability to block platelet aggregation.
Such conclusions were made by scientists on the basis of data analysis 3652 patients diagnosed with severe upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
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| 2010-01-10 10:39:44 |
Are antidepressants effective only in severe depression? |
According to a study conducted by scientists at the University of Pennsylvania, antidepressant drugs have an exressed clinical effect only in severe forms of depression.
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| 2008-04-20 11:00:00 |
Yasmin is as one of the most popular oral contraceptives worldwi |
Head count results showed that Yasmin is used by four millions of women in 72 countries of the world. Interviews also showed that the main reason why one woman out of three preferred Yasmin instead of other contraceptives is that there is no body weight gain in using it. |
