Saturday, March 14, 2009

And the Drug Companies and FDA Try to Kill Us Again in the name of ... - Motley Fool

And the Drug Companies and FDA Try to Kill Us Again in the name of ... - Motley Fool

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And the Drug Companies and FDA Try to Kill Us Again in the name of ...
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By now, I'm sure you've heard that Genetech's psoriasis drug Raptiva not only might cause a brain infection, but it could even kill you. That's a heck of a risk to be taking to clear up your skin. As usual, the FDA issued a warning — but still left the ...
FDA Advisory Announces Psoriasis Drug Raptiva Increases Rare ... Business Wire (press release)
Leading personal injury lawyers Weitz & Luxenberg warn public of ... Best Syndication
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VIDEO: US Unlikely to Meet Smoking Cessation Goals, Psoriasis ... - Insidermedicine

VIDEO: US Unlikely to Meet Smoking Cessation Goals, Psoriasis ...
Insidermedicine, Canada
From San Francisco - According to research presented to the American Academy of Dermatology, psoriasis may raise the risk of heart disease and stroke. In a study of nearly 1600 patients, researchers found that those with psoriasis had a 30% increased ...


Psoriasis patients risk heart disease, diabetes - Times of India

Psoriasis patients risk heart disease, diabetes
Times of India, India
WASHINGTON: People with severe psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing serious medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes, says a dermatologist from University of Pennsylvania. He has also found that patients with severe ...
New links between psoriasis and heart disease 6abc.com
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Friday, March 13, 2009

National Psoriasis Walk for Awareness: National Psoriasis Walk for

National Psoriasis Walk for Awareness: National Psoriasis Walk for
The National Psoriasis Walk for Awareness is a nationwide program designed to raise awareness about psoriasis and generate funds for National Psoriasis Foundation education
Source: walk.psoriasis.org

Psoriasis Cure Now - psoriasis treatment info including symptom, new
Psoriasis Cure Now - Psoriasis treatment info including symptom, new treatment and psoriatic arthritis information as we work for a psoriasis cure.
Source: www.psoriasis-cure-now.org

Thursday, March 12, 2009

The Sun and Psoriasis - What You Need to Know

The Sun and Psoriasis - What You Need to Know
Psoriasis is a common, chronic, non-contagious, recurring skin condition that usually takes the form of itchy, red, scaly, well-defined, thickened patches of varying sizes. These patches may appear on a small area of your body or may be very extensive, and any part of the skin on your body and on your nails can be affected...
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Molluscum Contagiosum
Title: Molluscum Contagiosum
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 3/6/2009
Last Editorial Review: 3/6/2009
Source: www.medicinenet.com

Learning about Psoriasis - Options for Living with Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a condition that can cause discomfort, pain and emotional stress. There are a number of treatments available for patients, including new biologics that may be appropriate for people that have not had success yet with other treatments...
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Feasibility Study of Take-Home LAAM Medication - 3

Feasibility Study of Take-Home LAAM Medication - 3
Condition:   Opioid-Related Disorders
Intervention:   Drug: LAAM
Sponsor:   National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Completed - verified March 1995

Vitamin E and C to Slow Progression of Common Carotid Artery Plaque Build-Up
Conditions:   Atherosclerosis;   Cardiovascular Diseases;   Carotid Artery Diseases;   Cerebrovascular Disorders;   Heart Diseases;   Intracranial Arteriosclerosis;   Vascular Diseases
Interventions:   Drug: Vitamin E;   Drug: Vitamin C
Sponsor:   National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Terminated - verified October 2006

A Phase III Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Ganciclovir (Dihydroxypropoxymethyl Guanine [DHPG]) Treatment of Symptomatic Central Nervous System (CNS) Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infections.
Condition:   Cytomegalovirus Infections
Intervention:   Drug: ganciclovir
Sponsor:   National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Completed - verified November 2005

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

The Effects of Illnesses on HIV Levels in the Body

The Effects of Illnesses on HIV Levels in the Body
Condition:   HIV Infections
Intervention:  
Sponsor:   National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Completed - verified April 1999
Source: clinicaltrials.gov

Alendronate and/or Parathyroid Hormone for Osteoporosis
Condition:   Osteoporosis
Interventions:   Drug: Human parathyroid hormone [hPTH-(1-34)];   Drug: alendronate
Sponsor:   National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Completed - verified November 2008
Source: clinicaltrials.gov

Combination Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow Transplantation, and Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation in Treating Patients With Ovarian Epithelial Cancer
Conditions:   Fallopian Tube Cancer;   Ovarian Cancer;   Peritoneal Cavity Cancer
Interventions:   Biological: filgrastim;   Drug: carboplatin;   Drug: cyclophosphamide;   Procedure: autologous bone marrow transplantation;   Procedure: peripheral blood stem cell transplantation
Sponsor:   Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Completed - verified September 2001
Source: clinicaltrials.gov

Vitamin E and C to Slow Progression of Common Carotid Artery Plaque Build-Up
Conditions:   Atherosclerosis;   Cardiovascular Diseases;   Carotid Artery Diseases;   Cerebrovascular Disorders;   Heart Diseases;   Intracranial Arteriosclerosis;   Vascular Diseases
Interventions:   Drug: Vitamin E;   Drug: Vitamin C
Sponsor:   National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Terminated - verified October 2006
Source: clinicaltrials.gov

Phase I/II Study of Curdlan Sulfate
Condition:   HIV Infections
Intervention:   Drug: Curdlan sulfate
Sponsor:   AJI Pharma USA
Completed - verified April 1994
Source: clinicaltrials.gov

Sunday, March 8, 2009

The Sun and Psoriasis - What You Need to Know

The Sun and Psoriasis - What You Need to Know
Psoriasis is a common, chronic, non-contagious, recurring skin condition that usually takes the form of itchy, red, scaly, well-defined, thickened patches of varying sizes. These patches may appear on a small area of your body or may be very extensive, and any part of the skin on your body and on your nails can be affected...