Disease Information - January 8, 2009

FDA Endorses Drug For African Americans; Stirs Debate

June 23, 2005 - Topics africa, fda, disease, cardiovascular and medicine
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a drug, 'BiDil' for the treatment of heart failure in African Americans.

According to The Associated Press report, the FDA defended their stance by calling it a step toward "the promise of personalized medicine

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Year's First Case of West Nile Suspected

June 22, 2005 - Topics west nile virus, birds, mosquito and disease

Christina Ficara - All Headline News Staff Reporter

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it was the first human case reported. The disease has appeared in birds, horses and mosquitoes - the insect that carries West Nile - in 14 states so far this year

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Study Infertility on the Rise in Europe

June 20, 2005 - Topics study, europe, obesity, women and sex
Infertility could double in the next decade in Europe, according to specialists.

Obesity and sexually transmitted diseases are cited as the main reasons for rising European infertility

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FDA Considering Race Specific Heart Drug

June 16, 2005 - Topics fda, africa, burden and disease

Danielle George - All Headline News Staff Reporter

If approved, NitroMed's BiDil would prevent heart failure in blacks. Even with an approval for blacks only, doctors could prescribe BiDil for anyone they thought it might help

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Say No To Red Meat To Avoid Cancer

June 16, 2005 - Topics cancer, meat, disease, study and fish
A new research reveals those who eat red or processed meat are potential victims of bowel cancer. But, chances of contracting the disease are less for those who prefer fish
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