General practitioners filling the gap of inadequate dental servicesA shortage of NHS dentists means that general practitioners (GPs) have been left to do dentists' work without adequate remuneration, argues a doctor in a letter in this week's BMJ.
What Is Needed To Become A Doctor?Medical students with average grades, who come from economically and educationally deprived areas, can do well at medical school provided they have extra academic and pastoral support during their first two years.
CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine For Elderly PeopleCDC says people age 60 and older should be vaccinated against shingles, or herpes zoster, a condition often marked by debilitating chronic pain.
Health Care Costs To Increase For Families With Employer-Sponsored Health CoverageThe cost of health care for the average US family with employer-sponsored health coverage will increase 7.6% this year, due in part to rising prescription drug prices.
Illinois Governor Rolled Over Medicaid Bills To Hide Problems With BudgetThe administration of Illinois Governor has hidden state budget problems by rolling over about $1.5 billion in Medicaid claims each year.
Iowa Bill To Increase Health Insurance Coverage For ChildrenIowa Governor signed into law a bill that provides an additional $25 million over the next three years to extend coverage to more than 50,000 uninsured Iowa children.
Tips To Prevent Recreational Water IllnessSwimming pool season is almost here, and while nothing can beat the heat like a refreshing dip, nothing can ruin the fun faster than picking up an illness at the pool.
Terguride Receives ODD For Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension TreatmentFDA has granted orphan drug designation to Ergonex Pharma's Terguride for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Manufacturer Removes Remaining Stocks Of TrasylolBayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals has notified the FDA that the company will begin removing the remaining Trasylol stock from US market, most of which is in warehouses and hospital or physician's stock.
Sweetwater Valley Recalls Black Pepper CheeseSweetwater Valley Farm is recalling Tennessee Aged Black Pepper Cheese because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Candidates, Experts Discuss Health Care Reform at ForumThe congress may not address health care next year focusing on the economy. However, it's importance to address health care costs and rising prescription drug prices with decreasing number of Americans without affordable health insurance coverage or being totally uninsured.
CSPC, FDA To Testify at Commerce Hearing on Plastics AdditivesThe Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the witnesses for a Consumer Affairs, Insurance, and Automotive Safety Subcommittee hearing on Plastic Additives in Consumer Products.
NADAguides.com Offers Car Safety Tips For PetsIf your dog or cat feels like a family member, chances are you travel together in the car.
SFDA Approves First-To-Market Generic Biapenem Injection AnxinSimcere Pharmaceutical Group has received approval from SFDA to manufacture and market a first- to-market generic Biapenem injection under the brand name Anxin.
Learning Good Eating Habits Early Leads To Lifelong HealthChildren between 2 and 5 years old experience developmental changes that affect their eating habits, and by anticipating and appropriately reacting to these changes, families can help turn their preschoolers into healthy eaters for life.
Moms Can Satisfy All With One RecipeYoung children can be picky eaters, spooked by strong flavors or unfamiliar ingredients, so family dinners tend to be seasoned to the taste of the pickiest eaters.
FDA Approves Seroquel For Maintenance Treatment In Bipolar DisorderAstraZeneca announced FDA has approved SEROQUEL for the maintenance treatment of patients with bipolar I disorder, as adjunct therapy to lithium or divalproex.
Pharmasset Commences Dosing R7128 For Chronic Hepatitis C TreatmentPharmasset has commenced dosing two additional cohorts of a 4-week Phase 1 study of R7128 in combination with Pegasys plus Copegus in both treatment-naive and treatment-experienced patients chronically-infected with hepatitis C virus genotypes 1, 2 and 3.
Chronic Health Problems Afflict More Than Half Of AmericansAmericans have tipped the scale. For the first time, a majority of the insured population is being treated for a chronic medical condition, raising serious concerns about the health of the nation.
Green Tea May Support Stomach, Colon Cancer TreatmentGreen tea consumption may promote cancer-preventive effects in people at risk for cancer in addition to supporting the medical treatment of some kinds of cancer.
Trial Investigates REOLYSIN In Combination With Paclitaxel, CarboplatinOncolytics Biotech has received a letter of approval from MHRA for its CTA to begin a Phase II clinical trial using intravenous administration of REOLYSIN in combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin in patients with advanced head and neck cancers.
Erectile Dysfunction Treatment May Be Safe With Maxi-K GeneMaxi-K gene therapy may be a safe and effective future treatment for men whose erectile dysfunction (ED) is not treatable with oral therapy.
Muscle Stem Cells For Urinary Incontinence TreatmentMuscle-derived stem cells may provide effective treatment for Urinary Incontinence effectively reparing Sphincter damage to restore continence.
Mylan Launches Paroxetine Hydrochloride Extended-Release TabletsMylan Pharmaceuticals has launched Paroxetine Hydrochloride Extended-release Tablets, the generic version of GlaxoSmithKline's Paxil CR.
Denmark, Netherlands Hospitals To Treat Patients With RapidArc RadiotherapyDoctors in Denmark and the Netherlands have successfully carried out Europe's first clinical treatments using advanced RapidArc technology from Varian Medical Systems.
A Range Of Cosmetic Medicine Procedures For Any AgeBeautyforLife.com is the new interactive website where consumers can answer a few questions and receive a customized cosmetic medicine Beauty Plan.
Assisted Living Industry Looks At Future Of Alzheimer'sThe nation's leading organization of assisted living providers urged the Senate Special Committee on Aging to look to assisted living providers for the model of care for victims of Alzheimer's disease.
For Shoppers, Nutrition Has Role In Treating IllnessThis ongoing study of over 2000 shoppers provides comprehensive and critical insights on the consumer' quest for health and wellness. The global study that was just completed shows some interesting possibilities for the role of diet and nutrition in maintaining total wellness.
Triple-Drug Therapy Best For HIV TreatmentTriple-drug therapy, including older drugs, is found to be the most effective for HIV treatment.
Healthy Weight Is A Must For Heart PatientsOverweight or obese people taking medications to cut heart disease risk can't benefit from drugs alone. They need to exercise regularly and maintain healthy weight.