-
Universal test and treat strategy could dramatically cut new HIV infections, model predicts
1 Dec 08 | 16.04 | International
Annual, universal voluntary HIV testing followed by immediate antiretroviral therapy (ART) for those with a positive diagnosis (irrespective of clinical stage or CD4 count) would reduce new cases of HIV infection in a severe epidemic from 20 in 1,000 people to one in 1,000 within 10 years, a mathematical model developed by specialists from the World Health Organization predicts (26 November, www.thelancet.com) more >
-
Oral drug as effective as IV chemotherapy
27 Nov 08 | 17.13 | International
AstraZeneca’s anticancer drug gefitinib (Iressa) is as effective as intravenous chemotherapy (docetaxel) at improving overall survival in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients, phase III trial results show
more > -
Rosiglitazone may carry more risks than pioglitazone
26 Nov 08 | 17.19 | International
Rosiglitazone may be associated with a slightly greater risk of all-cause mortality than pioglitazone in elderly patients with type-2 diabetes, an observational study using data from US healthcare databases suggests (Archives of Internal Medicine 2008;168:2368) more >
-
Novel migraine treatment could help patients with cardiovascular disease
25 Nov 08 | 16.53 | International
Telcagepant, a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist, an investigational migraine treatment, is as effective as zolmitriptan 5mg, the results of a study published online in The Lancet (25 November 2008, www.thelancet.com) show more >
-
Map use of anti-malaria bednets
20 Nov 08 | 18.25 | International
Mapping the coverage of insecticide-treated bednets could help improve malaria prevention strategies, bringing Africa closer to the target of 80 per cent coverage by 2015, a study concludes
more > -
Congo health supplies
20 Nov 08 | 18.20 | International
To meet the health needs of the 2.5 million displaced and local people in the Democratic Republic of Congo the World Health Organization is undertaking a massive logistics effort to ensure continuous supply of medicines
more > -
Oxfam highlights R&D crisis
20 Nov 08 | 18.18 | International
Insufficient and uncoordinated financing has hindered the development of new medicines, diagnostics and vaccines for the developing world, Oxfam has pointed out in its briefing paper, “Ending the R&D crisis in public health: promoting pro-poor medical innovation”
more > -
Venous thromboembolism risk confirmed for bevacizumab
20 Nov 08 | 18.06 | International
Bevacizumab is associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism, a meta-analysis published shows
more > -
Acinetobacter is health problem
20 Nov 08 | 16.46 | International
Multi-drug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii has been highlighted as a growing public health concern in a review published
more > -
Putting your money where your mouth is
20 Nov 08 | 15.07 | International
Angus Thompson, a pharmacist who recently moved to Tasmania, Australia, proposes that the UK take up the Australian generic medicines strategy
more >
Hello guest, welcome to PJ online
gateway to the world of pharmacy and medicines
