| Spiriva as good as Serevent in asthma study By ALICIA CHANG 2010-09-19T19:17:43ZLOS ANGELES (AP) -- Researchers say they've found a possible new treatment for adults with hard-to-control asthma. Their discovery, however, came at a price.... hosted.ap.org |
Amgen recalls anemia drugs due to glass flakes By LINDA A. JOHNSON 2010-09-24T20:36:10ZTRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Amgen Inc. is recalling some lots of its blockbuster Epogen and Procrit anemia treatments because the injected drugs may contain glass flakes that could cause blood clots, swelling of veins, immune system reactions and other problems.... hosted.ap.org |
Gene test aims for better heart disease detection By MARILYNN MARCHIONE 2010-10-05T01:09:19ZIt's not a perfect test. Yet researchers report a key step for the first gene test aimed at reducing unnecessary angiograms - expensive and somewhat risky procedures that hundreds of thousands of Americans have each year to check for clogged arteries. Most of these exams, done in hospital cardiac catheterization labs, turn out negative.... hosted.ap.org |
Big VA study shows surgery checklist saves lives By LINDSEY TANNER 2010-10-19T20:02:52ZCHICAGO (AP) -- Which hip is being repaired? Is this the right anesthesia? Do we have all the right surgery tools?... hosted.ap.org |
Nigeria: Cholera deaths rise to more than 1,500 By JON GAMBRELL 2010-10-25T17:43:51ZLAGOS, Nigeria (AP) -- More than 1,500 people have died in Nigeria from a cholera outbreak this year, international health officials said Monday, more than double the last estimates provided by federal officials.... hosted.ap.org |