Tamiflu called best remedy for swine flu

Posted on April 30, 2009 19:59

The drug Tamiflu, made and marketed by Roche Holding AG of Switzerland, is the best treatment for the new strain of swine flu, a U.S. medical expert says. Dr. James Luby, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, said Tuesday that for certain patients who have come down the with dise...

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Curious About Swine Flu?

Posted on April 30, 2009 19:56

Source: WBZTV.com HOW DO I PROTECT MYSELF? The best way to prevent the spread of swine flu is to wash your hands often, cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and stay home if you have any flu-like symptoms. IS THERE ANYWAY TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN THE SWINE FLU AND THE REGULAR FLU? The symptoms are similar: fever, aches an...

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CDC: Tamiflu, Relenza Can Work Against Swine Flu

Posted on April 29, 2009 16:33

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday tests involving antiviral drugs Tamiflu and Relenza against the swine flu suggest the drugs would be effective treatments. The CDC tested virus samples from 13 patients infected with the swine flu against antiviral drugs including Tamiflu, made by Roche (RHHBY), and Relenza, from Gl...

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Cream aims to reverse sun's damage to skin

Posted on April 28, 2009 17:07

It's not only wrinkles that we associate with age but spots and uneven skin tone can also make us look older. Doctors say those are all results of the sun, not age and now they have a night cream to tackle all of them. It's no surprise that at 61-years-old, Kay Fallon has kept her body in shape. She grew up taking advantage of the outdoors. "I r...

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Drugs for treatment-resistent depression gain steam

Posted on April 28, 2009 16:17

About a year ago, patients began marching into the office of UCLA psychiatrist Andrew Leuchter, asking whether an antipsychotic drug called Abilify “might be right for them.” Few appeared to be delusional, plagued by hallucinations or suffering fearsome mood swings. Mostly, they were depressed or anxious, and frustrated by the pace of their&#...

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Lipitor Cost-Effective In Patients With Prior Stroke

Posted on April 28, 2009 16:00

A new analysis of clinical study data showed that, for patients who recently suffered a stroke or "mini stroke" but have no known coronary heart disease, treatment with A new analysis of clinical study data showed that, for patients who recently suffered a stroke or "mini stroke" but have no known coronary heart disease, treatment with Lipitor (ato...

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Tamiflu drug of choice to treat swine flu

Posted on April 28, 2009 15:50

Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is one of two common antivirals used to treat the swine flu. Dr. Karen Lewis of the Arizona Department of Health Services said there's plenty of the prescription drug available and that it is commonly used for the flu. "It's been used thrughout all the influenza seasons," Lewis said. "It's available by prescription through p...

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High copays are a drug therapy deterrent

Posted on April 28, 2009 09:13

Study finds higher copayments deter patients with chronic conditions from starting drug therapy. Medscape (4/28, Lowry) reports that a retrospective cohort study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that high "copayments deter many patients newly diagnosed with chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and hyperchole...

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