Saturday, February 25, 2006


HCV - Scientists Call For Hepatitis Treatment Of Young Injection Drug Users


Scientists Call For Hepatitis Treatment Of Young Injection Drug Users
Medical News Today - In a recent study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, scientists from New York City, Baltimore, Seattle, and San Diego called for an immediate public health intervention to treat young injection drug users infected with the

Novartis And Idenix Seek European Approval Of Telbivudine (LDT600) For
Medical News Today - Novartis and Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today the European submission of telbivudine (LTD600) for approval as a novel treatment for patients affected by chronic hepatitis B (CHB), a potentially fatal disease estimated to affect more than

Lawsuit filed over tainted marrow
Philadelphia Inquirer - In 2003, 42-year-old Darlene Krzywicki was in tremendous pain, often having to crawl to get around. After exhausting every other method to relieve her of her back pain, the Northeast Philadelphia resident underwent lumbar spine surgery in January

Bush awards science, technology medals
Seattle Post Intelligencer - WASHINGTON -- President Bush presented science and technology achievement medals on Monday to 15 laureates who have done work that has revolutionized organ transplants, led to development of global positioning systems and helped feed millions around