When girls with symptoms of autism or ADHD seek professional medical help, their problems are often played down or misinterpreted, and there is a real risk that they will not get the…
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J&JPRD receives FDA Complete Response Letter for tapentadol ER tablets NDA
Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. (J&JPRD) announced today that it received a Complete Response letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its New Drug Application (NDA)…
FDA clears DFine’s new percutaneous radiofrequency ablation device for metastatic spinal lesions
DFine, Inc., developer of minimally invasive solutions for the treatment of vertebral pathologies, announced today the 510(k) clearance of a new platform extension indicated for the palliative treatment of cancer patients. The…
FDA clears Orthovita’s VITOMATRIX Bone Graft Substitute for dental procedures
Orthovita, Inc. (NASDAQ: VITA), an orthobiologics and biosurgery company, announced that it received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market VITOMATRIX Bone Graft Substitute as a bone grafting…
Telemedicine may now improve geriatric depression
Researchers have developed a telemedicine-based depression care protocol in home health care in order to curb the high rate of depression among elderly homebound individuals. “Using telemedicine in home care to provide…
Diagnostic tests, pathology and staging
In last week’s article, I discussed transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) and prostate needle biopsy and how physicians use the Gleason score to grade prostate cancer. The focus today will continue on the methods…
Malaga Regional Hospital – Telemedicine Consultation For Type 1 Diabetes
The Regional Hospital of Malaga, Autonomous Community of Andalusia, has launched telemedicine consultations for patients with diabetes type 1, which is difficult to control. The Diabetes Unit of the Endocrinology and Nutrition…
Mind-body intervention effective in treating persistent fatigue among breast cancer survivors
A group-based, holistic, mind-body intervention was equally effective in treating persistent fatigue and improving quality of life for breast cancer survivors, regardless of their race. “All women, black and white alike, reported…
Mandatory ECG screening for athletes
Head to head: Can electrocardiographic screening prevent sudden death in athletes? Should athletes have to undergo mandatory electrocardiographic screening (also known as ECG or heart trace) before competing? Doctors debate the issue…
SymPath kit to measure DBH specific activity from Sympathetic Nervous System
Neuro-Biotech Corporation (PINKSHEET: MRES)(OTCQB:MRES) in acquiring licenses to commercialize 12 Neuro-biomarkers has first focused on SymPath(R) and is now ready to give you the opportunity to shed some light about this Neuro-biomarker…
Long-distance diagnosis evolves into key role for rural medicine
Dr. Kai Haber opened a drawer in his desk at the University Medical Center radiology department to reveal a rare piece of medical history. After carefully removing its wrapping, Haber held up…
State aims for stem cell boon
Michigan’s developing stem cell industry is primed to grow and is expected to attract startup companies along with high-paying jobs in the research and medical fields over the next few years. The…
UK healthcare firm launches medical tourism division
A United Kingdom-based healthcare group, Doctor Pharma Manufacturing (UK) Ltd has introduced a new medical tourism division in Kenya. Through its subsidiary Doctor Pharma Kenya Limitied (DPK), patients seeking highly qualified and…
CT scans guidelines improve overall care for injured children
Following simple guidelines to determine when to perform follow-up CT scans on children admitted to the hospital with head injuries can lower risks, get kids home sooner, improve patient and family satisfaction…
Superbug cure comes a step closer
Scientists are a step closer to finding a cure for MRSA, experts said yesterday. Researchers have developed a pioneering method to identify specific proteins that could be used to combat antibiotic-resistant superbugs….