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Contraceptive Device Cleared by FDA

A small, flexible T-shaped contraceptive device has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Called Mirena, the device is intended for women who prefer a long-acting but reversible contraceptive. More...
09 Jan 2001

FDA Clears Drug for Rheumatoid Arthritis

The drug infliximab (Remicade) in combination with methotrexate has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to inhibit the progression of joint damage in patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. More...
08 Jan 2001

Tamoxifen Found Not to Affect Cardiac Risk

The drug tamoxifen, taken to prevent breast cancer, does not affect cardiovascular risk in healthy women or in women with coronary heart disease, according to a large clinical study published in the January 3 issue of Journal of the National Cancer Institute. More...
02 Jan 2001

Nerve Drug Improves Brain Activity in Alzheimer's Patients

A study of 19 patients administered a nerve regeneration drug has shown that the compound increases metabolism in brain areas and improves memory, attention, and judgment in Alzheimer's patients. More...
28 Dec 2000

Home Care by Special Nurses Benefits Cancer Patients

A four-year study has shown that home care by specially trained registered nurses increased the survival of elderly cancer patients by seven months. More...
27 Dec 2000

Ulcer Matrix Shown to Cure Skin Ulcers

A study being conducted on an investigational ulcer treatment shows that it is producing a high rate of cures for refractory diabetic and other types of severe skin ulcers. More...
26 Dec 2000

Sickle Cell Treatment Shows 100% Response

A phase I/II clinical study has shown that an anticancer compound generated a 100% response rate in sickle cell patients. More...
26 Dec 2000
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