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FDA notes heart events, tumors with Novo drug

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created Mar 31, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Federal health officials say a potential blockbuster diabetes drug from Novo Nordisk appears to work. But they say questions remain about its effect on the heart and other organs.





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New type of vaccines deliver stronger and faster immune response

Medicine & Health / Research

created Nov 24, 2008 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

A new vaccine principle is being developed by scientists at the University of Copenhagen which – if it works to its full expected potential – could help to save millions of lives and revolutionise current vaccine technology. ...


Engineering researchers: Novo-G supercomputer fastest of its type in world

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Jul 23, 2009 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (13) | comments 3

A supercomputer named Novo-G described by its lead designer as likely the most powerful computer of its kind in the world became operational this week at the University of Florida.


Scientists locate disease switches

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created Jul 17, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A team of scientists from the University of Copenhagen and the Max Planck Institute in Germany, has identified no less than 3,600 molecular switches in the human body. These switches, which regulate protein functions, may ...


Random gene breakage found in cancer study

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created Mar 08, 2006 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Scientists at the University of Navarra in Spain say they've performed a bioinformatic study on genes implicated in the development of cancer. The researchers -- Javier Novo and José Luis Vizmanos -- say the study led to ...


Studies show novel device may enhance chemotherapy treatment in brain tumors

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Nov 24, 2008 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

NovoCure Ltd. presented results yesterday evaluating the Novo-TTF device in vitro and in a pilot clinical trial that showed the device enhanced the efficacy of standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) treatment in newly-diagnosed ...


Use Of Insulin Pen May Save Diabetics Thousands Of Dollars

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created Aug 21, 2007 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Diabetics who need to switch from oral medications to insulin could reduce their annual healthcare costs up to $17,000 by using an insulin pen instead of a syringe to deliver their daily dose of medication.


Uterus sparing surgery is a safe and effective treatment for pelvic organ prolapse

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created Apr 26, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers presented data at the 104th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) showing that uterus sparing surgery is an effective and safe treatment for women who want to preserve the integrity ...


Liver transplant recipients almost 3 times more likely to develop cancer

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Oct 02, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Cancer incidence is higher among liver transplant recipients in Finland compared to the general population, according to a new study in the October issue of Liver Transplantation.


Study reveals cost of stabbings to Britain's health service

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created Aug 01, 2008 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Injuries caused by gun and knife crime are costing the National Health Service in excess of £3million a year, new research reveals.


FDA: Bristol-Myers diabetes drug appears safe

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created Mar 30, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- A potential blockbuster diabetes medication from Bristol-Myers Squibb appears free from heart-related side effects that have plagued similar treatments, federal health officials said Monday.



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