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Growth Hormone, Alendronate, Tissue Selective Estrogen And Vitamin E Effective Treatment For Osteoporosis
New research has demonstrated the effects of four different compounds -- vitamin E, growth hormone, tissue selective estrogen and alendronate -- in treating and preventing osteoporosis. The four new studies were presented in a press conference today at ENDO 2001, the 83rd Annual Meeting of The Endocrine Society, which is taking place in Denver, Colorado, 20-23 June 2001. more
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New Approach To Treatment For Chronic Headache Sufferers
Results from a recent randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study may provide hope for millions of people who suffer from frequent or daily headaches. The data, presented today at the World Congress of Neurology, show that the drug tizanidine (Zanaflex(R)) significantly reduced the frequency, intensity, and duration of headaches in patients experiencing an average of 23 days of headache/month. Most (75%) had been suffering with chronic daily headache for 3 years or longer, and experienced a combination of both frequent migraines and chronic daily pain. more
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Prescribing Information: Zanaflex (Tizanidine)
Tizanidine hydrochloride is an alpha(2)-adrenergic agonist that inhibits the release and effectiveness of norepinephrine at both central sites (e.g., the locus coeruleus) and the spinal cord. It acts as a central muscle relaxant and exhibits antinociceptive effects with little or no interaction with serotonin, dopamine, or GABA receptors. more
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Using Umbilical Cord Blood In Adult Transplants Is A Possibility According To NEJM Study
A recent article published by Laughlin, et. al. on 14 June 2001, in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) further validates new options available to patients in need of stem cell transplants. The study, collaborated on by top researchers in the field of stem cell therapy, demonstrates that umbilical-cord blood (UCB) from unrelated donors is a feasible alternative source of hematopoietic stem cells for use in adults, to treat certain diseases such as hematologic cancer and other non-malignant diseases. more
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New Breast Cancer, Osteoporosis, Inflammatory Disease And Menopause Treatments Presented At The Endocrine Society's 83rd Annual Meeting (ENDO)
Four new studies showcased today at ENDO 2001 presented new forms of treatments for breast cancer, inflammatory diseases, osteoporosis and menopause. more
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