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Wednesday, December 17, 2003

Fitness Important for Cardiovascular Health

The protective role of fitness was independent of other cardiovascular risk factors except for weight, according to a longitudinal population cohort study published in the Dec. 17 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Ob/Gyn & Women's Health

FDA Panel Backs Easier Access to Morning-After Pill

A U.S. advisory panel on Tuesday voted to recommend allowing the Plan B "morning-after" contraceptive pill to be sold without a prescription.

Reuters Health Information 2003

Popularity, Success of in Vitro Births Rise in U.S.

The number of babies born through in vitro fertilization and other assisted reproductive procedures is rising in the United States as fertility clinics become more popular and successful, according to a federal study released on Tuesday.

Reuters Health Information 2003

Dermatology

Efalizumab Helpful for Severe Plaque Psoriasis

Although this drug improved clinical end points in a randomized trial, editorialists in the Dec. 17 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association warn about risks and suggest that it should be reserved for patients refractory to established therapies.

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Hematology-Oncology

EGRF Inhibitor Delays Tumor Onset in Murine Model of Breast Cancer

Treatment with gefitinib, an orally active epidermal growth factor receptor (EGRF) inhibitor, may help prevent human breast cancer, findings from an animal study suggest. The findings are reported in the Dec. 17 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Reuters Health Information 2003

Neurology & Neurosurgery

Rotigotine May Be Helpful in Parkinson's Disease

In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial published in the December issue of the Archives of Neurology, transdermal rotigotine was safe, well tolerated, and improved symptoms in Parkinson's patients.

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Diabetes & Endocrinology

Roche Gets FDA Nod to Label Obesity Drug for Teens

Roche Holding AG said on Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved labeling of its Xenical medicine for prescription weight loss by obese teenagers.

Reuters Health Information 2003

Pediatrics

OC-Folic Acid Combo Proposed to Reduce Birth Defects

Adding the nutrient folic acid to an oral contraceptive may be a worthwhile way to further reduce certain types of birth defects, a U.S. advisory panel said Monday.

Reuters Health Information 2003

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