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Five more American states adopt 'fire-safe' smoking law

Sat, 03/01/2009 - 18:27 by Pragati Khond

Texas, United States, January 3: In addition to the 17 states already figuring in the list, fire-safe cigarettes have become mandatory in five more states of United States, with effect from the New Year's Day.

Ukraine accused of stealing fuel

Sat, 03/01/2009 - 12:58 by Chanchal Sachde...

Moscow, Russia, January 3: Gazprom, the world’s largest gas company, has accused Ukraine of stealing gas destined for Europe and using it within Ukraine.

Gazprom, the Russian energy giant, accused Ukraine Friday of diverting fuel intended for Europe and using it within the country as it passes through Ukraine.

Lilly & Daiichi to undergo FDA review

Thu, 01/01/2009 - 17:27 by Pragati Khond

New York, United States, January 1: Prasugrel , a blood-clot preventing drug will be reviewed U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel, which may pose difficulties in the drug's further approval, drug makers Eli Lilly and Daiichi Sankyo confirmed.

Type O blood donation campaign by Red Cross in Virginia

Tue, 30/12/2008 - 16:14 by Pragati Khond

Virginia, United States, December 30: A Type O blood donation campaign was organized by the American Red Cross and the Warwick Kiwanis on Dec. 30, to stock enough blood in the holiday season.

Researchers warn metal enthusiasts- ‘Bang your head, get brain damage’

Sat, 20/12/2008 - 18:52 by Harleen Kaur

Sydney, Australia, December 20: Over enthusiasm in the form of head banging could result in mild traumatic brain injury or concussion, especially as the tempo of the music increases along with an increase in the angle of movement. The latest medical research has cautioned head bangers to wear neck braces to eliminate the chances of any head and neck-related injury.

Use of unconventional medicine rising among Americans

Thu, 11/12/2008 - 13:38 by Harleen Kaur

United States, December 11: An increasing number of Americans, adults as well as children, are turning to alternative medicine to ease their chronic health problems, confirms the latest health report.

Photos on scans may make radiologists more empathetic, says RSNA

Wed, 03/12/2008 - 17:11 by Pragati Khond

Chicago, December 3: Including patient's photo with medical reports can help radiologists strike a bond of empathy with patients, say researchers, thereby generating more detailed reports.

Generic heart drugs as good as branded ones: Study

Wed, 03/12/2008 - 15:05 by Harleen Kaur

Brigham, United States, December 3: Contrary to the reports in the medical journals and other media, generic heart drugs used for treatment of cardiovascular disease are as good as their brand-name counterparts and that too at a fraction of the cost, confirms the latest report.

According to the report published in the Dec. 3 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, generic heart drugs work just as well as their brand name treatments.

The new analysis should put an end to the doubts people have regarding the generic drugs’ benefits even after 25 years. Articles and reviews written by specialists in a number of medical journals all these years have been urging people against using cost-effective generics as compared to their brand-name counterparts.

Patients receiving generics instead of brand name drugs to lower cholesterol, reduce blood pressure or prevent heart attacks or strokes fare equally well, the researchers at the Harvard Medical School revealed after analysis of 47 studies of nine types of drugs.

Indonesia criticized for inefficient AIDS campaigns

Mon, 01/12/2008 - 16:13 by Pragati Khond

Jakarata, Indonesia, December 1: Even as the world observes "World AIDS Day" today, Indonesian population is seen struggling with the government's unproductive outlook towards HIV, with the figures swelling each year. Recently, the government was criticized for its unworthy operations related to AIDS campaigns and has been asked to incorporate changes.

Chemical signals brain to cut appetite and weight

Sat, 29/11/2008 - 13:58 by Pragati Khond

Yale, November 29: A naturally occurring chemical substance in the body can block hunger and fight weight gain, a latest research team said.

Microchips to track AIDS spread in Papua, Indonesia

Fri, 28/11/2008 - 12:57 by Pragati Khond

Jakarta, November 28: Indonesian lawmakers are supporting a controversial bill to embed microchips in AIDS patients to monitor and track the virus spread, which has drawn strong ire from the rights activists.

US infant formula hints melamine contamination: FDA

Wed, 26/11/2008 - 12:42 by Pragati Khond

United States, November 26: After much hue and cry against melamine contamination that appeared in a series of incidents, the Food and Drug Administration recently found the trace marks of the notorious chemical in its domestically produced high-selling infant formulas.