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Researchers find drug-eluting stents safe, effective for PCI in diabetics
Results of a multicenter study in Asia, demonstrating that drug-eluting stents are effective with a low rate of complications in diabetic patients, will be presented at the 21st annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) scientific symposium, sponsored by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF). view more (2009-09-22)
OPICAN study in 7 Canadian cities reveals prescription opioid abuse more prevalent than heroin
A new study conducted in seven Canadian cities reveals that prescription opioids, and not heroin, are the major form of illicit opioid use. These findings raise questions about the current focus of Canada's drug control policy and treatment programs. view more (2006-11-21)
Psychotropic drug prescriptions for teens surge 250 percent over 7 year period
Psychotropic drug prescriptions for teenagers skyrocketed 250 percent between 1994 and 2001, rising particularly sharply after 1999. view more (2006-01-04)
Should heroin be prescribed to addicts?
In this week's BMJ experts debate whether heroin should be prescribed to addicts who are difficult to treat. view more (2008-01-11)
Proposed changes to obesity guidelines may harm children in the US
New guidelines on obesity in the U.S. may end up harming children, says an article in this week's BMJ. And an accompanying article goes on to question the financial links between the organisation promoting these proposals and the pharmaceutical industry. view more (2006-06-16)
Developmental drug may help bone fractures heal after radiation exposure
A drug currently under development by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine may help bone fractures heal more quickly after radiation exposure, according to a study by Pitt researchers. view more (2009-11-03)
Should drug companies be allowed to talk to patients?
If people are to become more involved in their own health care, they must be able to gain access to high quality, balanced, accurate, and up to date information, but should this information come from drug companies? In this week's BMJ, Trevor Jones of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry and Wendy Garlick of the Consumers'... view more... (2003-06-12)
Prenatal drug exposure linked to sleep problems in children
In the first study across time into late childhood of the effects of prenatal drug exposure on sleep, prenatal drug exposure is associated with greater sleep problems in children. view more (2008-06-10)
Anti-inflammatory drug blocks brain plaques
Brain destruction in Alzheimer's disease is caused by the build-up of a protein called amyloid beta in the brain, which triggers damaging inflammation and the destruction of nerve cells. view more (2008-06-24)
Some ethnic groups more susceptible to adverse drug reactions
Some ethnic groups may be more susceptible to adverse drug reactions, finds a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2006-05-05)
Global warming not responsible for malaria increase in East African Highlands
Recent increases in malaria in the East African Highlands cannot be attributed to global warming, researchers at the Department of Zoology at Oxford University have shown. It has long been known that malaria in highland areas is hindered by low temperatures which limit the development of the parasites in the mosquito. Recent upsurges of malaria in... view more... (2002-02-21)
Environmental enrichment can reduce cocaine use, researchers find
Simple environmental enrichment and increased social stress can both affect the level of individual drug use, according to new monkey research at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. view more (2008-04-07)
Female sex offenders often have mental problems
Women who commit sexual offences are just as likely to have mental problems or drug addictions as other violent female criminals. This according to the largest study ever conducted of women convicted of sexual offences in Sweden. view more (2008-05-15)
Risk of death may be higher with drug commonly used during cardiac surgery
The risks of death are probably higher with aprotinin, a drug commonly used to control blood loss and transfusions during cardiac surgery. view more (2008-12-03)
Molecular fingerprint of breast-cancer drug resistance can predict response to treatment
A way of predicting which patients will respond well to treatment with a common chemotherapy drug used in breast cancer was unveiled at the European Cancer Conference (ECCO 14) today (Monday 24 September). view more (2007-09-25)
Young drug users feel neglected by parents
Previous studies have shown that parental control and the amount of parental warmth are key factors in the kinds of deviant adolescent behaviour associated with drug abuse and other criminal activities. New research shows that such factors may also be extremely important in adolescents who go on to become users of ecstasy. view more (2005-03-21)
Nepalese researchers identify cost-effective treatment for drug-resistant typhoid
New research carried out by researchers in Nepal has shown that a new and affordable drug, Gatifloxacin, may be more effective at treating typhoid fever than the drug currently recommended by the World Health Organisation. view more (2007-06-27)
Tuberculosis drug shows promise against latent bacteria
A new study has shown that an investigational drug (R207910, currently in clinical trials against multi-drug resistant tuberculosis strains) is quite effective at killing latent bacteria. This revelation suggests that R207910 may lead to improved and shortened treatments for this globally prevalent disease. view more (2008-09-15)
EU research fights killer viruses' stubborn resistance to drugs
Viruses' growing resistance to drugs means diseases such as hepatitis B and C are increasingly difficult to treat. New pandemics may arise with unforeseeable consequences. The EU is therefore contributing EUR9 million to the "Vigilance against Viral Resistance" (VIRGIL) project, to be launched today in Lyon (France). It will start by... view more... (2004-06-29)
Drug-eluting stents may cause allergic reactions
Drug-eluting stents have greatly reduced the risk of repeat blockage of heart arteries, but researchers from Northwestern Memorial Hospital have found that in some patients, the stents can cause allergic reactions that can have serious consequences. view more (2005-12-20)
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