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Ketamine: a potential rescue drug for depression takes a step forward
For years, physicians have been inching their way to a better understanding of how -- and how well -- the drug ketamine, a "twilight drug" used to sedate some patients before a painful procedure, can lift someone with severe depression almost...Tags: Trials, General Practitioners, Behavioral Conditions, Culture, Midazolam (drug)
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Adults Need Vaccinations, Too
Internist and Hospital of Central Connecticut medical staff memberMany people believe vaccinations are relegated to childhood, but the viruses and bacteria that cause severe illness in youth can also infect adults. In fact, certain common infectious diseases, like chickenpox or flu, are more aggressive in adulthood....Tags: Disease Prevention, Human papillomavirus, Pneumonia, Viral Diseases and Infections, Flu
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The New DSM – The Bible Of Psychiatry – Arrives Amid Debate
The Hartford CourantBinge eating and hoarding both get their own categories, while Asperger syndrome is no longer recognized as a diagnosis in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders — better known as the DSM-5 — which comes...Tags: Autism, Amazon.com Inc., Mental Illness, Behavioral Conditions, Health
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In debate over 'biosimilars,' patient safety must come first
In 1988, I became extremely ill. I had many tests, saw many doctors and was given various medicines. Some caused allergic reactions. Through it all, I remained sick — and actually became worse. Eventually, I was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis,...Tags: Rockville (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania), Food and Drug Administration, Hepatitis, Maryland General Assembly, Health and Medical Professionals
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Immune system cancer drugs tipped to be a $35 bln market
Reuters* Potential sales of $35 bln a year over next 10 years - Citigroup * Immunotherapy may be used in up to 60 percent of cancers * Bristol-Myers Squibb and Roche both upgraded to "buy" By Ben Hirschler LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - A new wave of medicines...Tags: Amgen Inc., Weather Reports, GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Oncology, HIV
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Immune system cancer drugs tipped to be a $35 billion market
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - A new wave of medicines that tap the power of the immune system to fight cancer could become the biggest drug class in history, with potential sales of $35 billion a year. That bullish sales forecast by analysts at U.S. bank...Tags: Amgen Inc., Weather Reports, GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Oncology, HIV
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County vaccine clinics open in South Bend, Mishawaka
South Bend TribuneThe St. Joseph County Health Department offers vaccinations from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at its South Bend site in the County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. Walk-ins are welcome Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays....Tags: Health, Vaccines
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IPOVIEW-Quiet U.S. biotech sector picks up steam in 2013
ReutersBy Olivia Oran May 22 (Reuters) - The tide may have started to turn for initial public offerings from U.S. biotechnology companies, as a rising stock market, low interest rates and a lack of market volatility entice investors to take on the high risk...Tags: Financing and Stock Offerings, Initial Public Offerings, Science and Technology, Biotechnology Industry, Biotechnology
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Pfizer to spin off Zoetis stake to shareholders
Reuters(Reuters) - Pfizer Inc said on Wednesday it will spin off its majority stake in animal health business Zoetis Inc to shareholders by allowing them to swap Pfizer stock for Zoetis shares at a 7 percent discount. Pfizer, the largest U.S. drugmaker, sold...Tags: Bank of America Corp., Buyback, Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Companies and Corporations, Financing and Stock Offerings
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Merck signs $5 bln share buyback agreement with Goldman Sachs
ReutersMay 21 (Reuters) - Merck & Co Inc said it has entered into a $5 billion share repurchase agreement with Goldman Sachs Group Inc, as the drug giant looks to prop up shareholder value in face of stiff competition from makers of less-costly generics....Tags: Derivative Securities, Buyback, Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Singulair (drug), Stock Activities
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Do You Know Your Blood Pressure Numbers?
Cardiologist and Hospital of Central Connecticut medical staff memberDo you remember the last time your blood pressure was checked and what the numbers were? While knowing your blood pressure numbers is important, it’s also good to know what those numbers mean and if you should take action to help lower them....Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Physical Fitness and Exercise, High Blood Pressure, Chemical Industry, Heart Failure
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Brother defends Toronto mayor against crack-smoking allegations
ReutersBy Julie Gordon TORONTO, May 22 (Reuters) - Toronto's scandal-hit mayor, Rob Ford, stayed away from city hall on Wednesday but his older brother, a fellow city politician, issued a fierce defense of Ford, who was allegedly caught on a cellphone video...Tags: Politics, Toronto Star, Elections, Cocaine
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