Taking More Than One Anti-inflammatory Drug May Lead To Complications

February 2, 2008 — A new study found that taking two NSAIDs was associated with lower scores on a health-related quality of life assessment. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to treat arthritis, ... > full story

• Study Paves Way For Development Of Macular Degeneration Cures
• February 2, 2008 — A new study of age-related macular degeneration, the disease that affects more than nine million Americans, will pave the way for the biopharmaceutical industry to develop better treatments and ... > full story
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• Virtual Human In HIV Drug Simulation
  February 2, 2008 — The combined supercomputing power of the UK and US 'national grids' has enabled scientists to simulate the efficacy of an HIV drug in blocking a key protein used by the lethal virus. The method -- an ... > full story
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• People Had More Intense Dreams After Sept. 11, 2001, Sleep Research Shows
  February 2, 2008 — The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, changed our lives in a number of different ways, not only socially and politically, but also in the way in which we dream. According to the results, dreams ... > full story
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• Smoking Can Double Risk Of Colorectal Polyps
• February 2, 2008 — Smokers have a two-fold increased risk of developing colorectal polyps, the suspected underlying cause of most colorectal cancers, according to a new ... > full story
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• Anemia Treatment May Improve or Worsen Disease, Based on Timing
• February 2, 2008 — A treatment commonly given for anemia, promotes blood-vessel growth in the eye, an effect that could either improve/worsen disease for patients with cancer, diabetic retinopathy, or retinopathy of ... > full story
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• Chronic Insomnia Can Predict Future Functioning Of Adolescents
  February 2, 2008 — Youths with insomnia, particularly chronic insomnia, are at greater risk of future somatic and especially psychological problems, according to one of the largest epidemiologic studies of insomnia ... > full story
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• Protein Associated With Poor Breast Cancer Prognosis
  February 2, 2008 — High levels of the Ki-67 protein are associated with poor prognosis in early breast cancer patients, but it may not able to predict which patients will benefit from additional chemotherapy. The ... > full story
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• Expression Patterns Of MicroRNAs Appear Altered In Colon Cancer, And Associated With Poor Outcomes
  February 2, 2008 — Preliminary research has found an association between certain microRNA expression patterns and poor survival and treatment outcomes for colon cancer. Colon cancer is a major cause of cancer death ... > full story
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• New Gene Linked To Fragile X Syndrome -- Suggests Potential Targets For Autism And Other Neurological Disorders
  February 1, 2008 — Scientists have discovered a new gene involved in fragile X syndrome, a condition that often shares many symptoms of autism. The discovery may lead to new tests or treatments for several neurological ... > full story