Archive: 10/04/2014
Drug provides health benefits to diabetics with kidney disease
A drug called atrasentan provides health benefits for patients who have both diabetes and kidney disease, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The ...
Apr 10, 2014
Common virus may cause anemia in patients with kidney disease
A virus that is present in most people in a latent state may induce or exacerbate anemia in patients with kidney disease, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology ...
Apr 10, 2014
Study highlights new drug, molecular insight into triple negative breast cancers
Most breast cancers are treated by blocking their addictions, for example depriving estrogen-fueled tumors of estrogen. But what about breast cancers without these hormonal addictions? In so-called "triple negative" tumors ...
Apr 10, 2014
ACP offers policy recommendations for reducing gun-related injuries, deaths in US
A new policy paper from the American College of Physicians (ACP) offers nine strategies to address the societal, health care, and regulatory barriers to reducing firearms-related violence, injuries, and deaths in the United ...
Apr 10, 2014
Maine Medicaid rules reduce narcotic prescriptions
Maine is leading the nation in efforts to stem the flow of narcotics, using unique Medicaid guidelines that cut back on prescriptions and cover alternative treatments instead.
Apr 10, 2014
Adamas Pharma rises after IPO raises $48 million
Shares of Adamas Pharmaceuticals rose Thursday after the drug developer's initial public offering raised $48 million.
Apr 10, 2014