Archive for July, 2008

Infertile Women Have More Chance of Developing Breast And Ovarian Cancer

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

According to the researchers from the Institute of Cancer Epidemiology, Danish Cancer Society, Copenhagen, Infertile women have an increased risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer than the fertile women.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome In Young Men Associated With Nocturia

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

A new study reveals that male Nocturia - the awakening from sleep at night to pass urine, specially in the young men’s are associated with the Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS).

First Generic Version of Depakote Approved by FDA

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

On 29th of July 2008 FDA has approved the new Divalproex Sodium tablets. This is the first Generic version of Depakote tablets.

Life Goes On For McCain Despite His Skin Cancer

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

The presumed Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain is a patient of skin cancer. If we look at his picture for past few years, we find that a uses a bandage on his face. This is a just a reminder of the biopsy by his doctor.

Breast Cancer Could Be Predicted Using Hip Bone Mineral Density

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

A new study done by reveals that during menopausal state in women, high hip bone density may help in estimating the risk of developing breast cancer.

Patients Suffering From Prostate Cancer Have Stronger Chance of Developing Brain Disorder

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Latest study reveals that men receiving hormonal deprivation therapy for prostate cancer have higher chance of developing cognitive impairment.

Premature Babies Are Increasingly Prevalent Towards Medical, Social Disabilities

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

Recent study done by Dr. Dag Moster, MD, PhD, from University of Bergen and his associates, reveal that pre-term babies are likely to have more chance of medical and Social disabilities in adulthood than full-term babies.

Boy Born With AV Fistulae Designed For Dialysis Later?

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

Dr. Edison Souza from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil reports a very unusual boy who was born with an arteriovenous fistulae in his hand. At the tender age of 16 years old he developed chronic renal failure (which requires dialysis and an arteriovenous fistula is normally created for facilitating regular dialysis).

Patent Foramen Ovale Closure(PFO) Offers Relief From Migraine

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

According to a new study done by Dr Jill Jesurum of Swedish medical center, Seattle, WA, people having migraine with aura are more likely to experience migraine relief after Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) closure than that of the people having migraine without aura.

FDA Warning On Tomatoes Removed

Friday, July 18th, 2008

Investigators of FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention ) revealed that the tomato warning which was given in the previous month has been withdrawn by them, but they will continue the warning given on jalapeno peppers.