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Cell therapy may be effective against arthritis of fingers, says A.J. Farshchian MD from the Center for regenerative medicine. (PRWEB) August 13, 2012 Cell therapy may be effective against arthritis of fingers, says A.J. Farshchian MD from the Center for regenerative medicine. A very common type of arthritis that we encounter here is Osteoarthritis of fingers. This is even becoming more common no thanks to advancements in technology. (use of computer keyboard or videogames or certain...
STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This August, Senokot® Tablets and Senokot-S® Tablets are launching the "Senokot®/Senokot-S® Overnight Relief Sweepstakes," a three?month national sweepstakes promotion in which anyone age 18 or older can enter to win an array of deluxe prizes, such as Hyatt Hotel gift cards, Phillips 22" flat-screen TVs, Kindle Touches, iPod Nanos and more. Senokot® Tablets provides overnight relief to those who occasionally suffer from...
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Meritage Pharma, Inc. announced today that it has initiated a Phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate oral budesonide suspension (OBS) for the treatment of adolescents and young adults with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), an allergic inflammatory condition of the esophagus. EoE is a chronic disease characterized by symptoms related to esophageal dysfunction and eosinophil-predominant inflammation. The trial is being conducted at multiple U.S....
GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A meta-analysis published in the August issue of Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques provides comprehensive outcomes analysis of patients who received Stretta therapy for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Stretta is a minimally invasive treatment for GERD sufferers who do not respond well to medical management. Stretta uses low temperature radiofrequency energy to remodel tissue in the lower...
Electronic cigarette is a new and innovative way to help smokers quit smoking the ‘bad way’ and start smoking the ‘good way’. Whether people are planning to give up smoking forever, or are simply searching for alternative, healthy methods to smoke, the free e cigarette kit seems to be the right solution for both choices. http://ElectronicCigaretteHub.org offers a new tobacco flavor electric cigarette cartridge to encourage smokers to quit smoking. Houston, TX (PRWEB) August 08,...
Clinical trial shows no clinical benefit Corticosteroids, frequently prescribed to alleviate acute sinusitis, show no clinical benefit in treating the condition, according to a randomized controlled trial published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) (pre-embargo link only) http://www.cmaj.ca/site/press/cmaj.120430.pdf. The common cold is the main cause of acute sinusitis, which is characterized by inflammation of the nasal cavities, blocked nasal passages and sometimes...
Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Sneezing can happen at any time -- a whiff of dust might cause someone to sneeze; a cold and mucus-filled nose might cause another to sneeze. Researchers, curious about the cause and effect of sneezing, recently decided to peer further into the expulsive issue. With the use of Microsoft Windows’ blue screen, scientists have discovered that sneezing is the body’s way of rebooting; as a result, patients who have disorders of the...
NEW YORK, July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: SGYP), a developer of new drugs to treat gastrointestinal disorders and diseases, announced today that poster presentations on plecanatide that will be given at three separate Gastroenterology society meetings this fall. Plecanatide is currently being developed for the treatment of patients suffering with chronic constipation (CIC) and irritable bowel syndrome-constipation predominant (IBS-C). Plecanatide...
ISELIN, N.J., July 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharmos Corporation (OTCQB: PARS) today reported financial results for the second quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2012. These results are included in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q which has been filed with the SEC. In May the Company issued a press release announcing the successful completion of a proof-of concept trial of levotofisopam for the treatment of gout. The trial was open label and 100% of the subjects...
"Advanced Osteoarthritis of the knee is now being treated with regenerative medicine at The Center for Regenerative Medicine," according to Doctor Farshchian an orthopedic regenerative practitioner at the center for regenerative medicine. (PRWEB) July 26, 2012 "Advanced Osteoarthritis of the knee is now being treated with regenerative medicine at The Center for Regenerative Medicine," according to A.J. Farshchian MD an orthopedic regenerative practitioner at the center...
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American Family Physician is a peer-reviewed medical journal published biweekly by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). This journal is the successor to the journal GP (General Practitioner), which was first published in 1950 by the American Academy of General Practice, which was the predecessor organization to the AAFP. American Family Physician provides continuing medical education for family physicians and other primary care clinicians. It publishes original articles...
