UK NICE has recommended the use of natalizumab [Tysabri; Biogen, Elan] in patients with highly active, relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). Media release 02 February 2013 Pages: 2 - 2
Cost-effective cervical cancer prevention possible in Brazil Clinical study 02 February 2013 Pages: 4 - 4
Unlicensed and off-label use of medicines in neonates remains high despite efforts in the US and Europe to support paediatric drug research, Clinical study 02 February 2013 Pages: 4 - 4
Atorvastatin cost saving for preventing cardiovascular events Clinical study 02 February 2013 Pages: 4 - 4
Hospitalised patients with HIV infections are increasing in age and have a higher number of diagnoses, Clinical study 02 February 2013 Pages: 5 - 5
School 'flu' vaccination campaigns require considerable resources Clinical study 02 February 2013 Pages: 5 - 5
A simple education programme appears to effectively reduce sevoflurane use at a children's hospital in Australia, Clinical study 02 February 2013 Pages: 5 - 5
Higher cost, greater satisfaction with parecoxib for postop pain Clinical study 02 February 2013 Pages: 7 - 7
Combinations of anti-inflammatory agents are used by more than half of patients with acute gout in US hospitals, Clinical study 02 February 2013 Pages: 8 - 8
In-home palliative care intervention improves life at less cost Clinical study 02 February 2013 Pages: 9 - 9
The use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) is high among children, and disclosure rates to physicians are low, Clinical study 02 February 2013 Pages: 9 - 9
From 1999 to 2004, the use of thrombolysis in the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke in the US was uncommon, Clinical study 02 February 2013 Pages: 9 - 9
PDE-5 inhibitors don't improve psychological aspects of ED Clinical study 02 February 2013 Pages: 10 - 10
A combination of tamoxifen, temozolomide and thalidomide effectively improves QOL among patients with malignant astrocytomas, Clinical study 02 February 2013 Pages: 10 - 10
Ciclesonide comparable to budesonide for asthma in kids Clinical study 02 February 2013 Pages: 10 - 10
Mannitol [Bronchitol]* may improve mucus clearance and QOL among patients with bronchiectasis, Media release 02 February 2013 Pages: 10 - 10
The World Health Organization has updated its official guidance on the clinical management of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus infection. News item 02 February 2013 Pages: 11 - 11
UK optometrists will gain independent prescribing powers, Media release 02 February 2013 Pages: 11 - 11
The UK MHRA has announced that products containing pseudoephedrine or ephedrine will retain OTC status, Media release 02 February 2013 Pages: 11 - 11