Archive: 09/04/2014
Research shows that a human protein may trigger the Parkinson's disease
A research led by the Research Institute Vall d'Hebron (VHIR), in which the University of Valencia participated, has shown that pathological forms of the α-synuclein protein present in deceased patients with Parkinson's ...
Apr 9, 2014
WHO urges global push to treat hepatitis C (Update)
The World Health Organization called Wednesday for a dramatic increase in screening and treatment of hepatitis C, saying higher demand would help drive down the cost of drugs for the disease.
Apr 9, 2014
17 deaths reported in Japan after drug injections
The Japanese unit of major drugmaker Janssen Pharmaceuticals says 17 people have died after being injected with its drug to treat schizophrenia since it was launched in Japan last November.
Apr 9, 2014
Quality of health-related Internet searches varies, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—If you're like most people, you've gone online to find out what's causing that ringing in your ears or whether a gluten-free diet is worth considering. Be careful.
Apr 9, 2014
Targeted investigational therapy shows early promise against multiple cancer types
The investigational, oral drug BGJ398, which blocks the activity of a family of proteins called fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFRs), showed promising anticancer activity in patients with various types of cancer driven ...
Apr 9, 2014