 Disease Information - January 8, 2009
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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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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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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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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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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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