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Promising New Compound For Treating Stroke (2/22/2012 9:24:19 AM) Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have designed, produced and patented a new chemical compound for the possible treatment of brain damage caused by stroke. The compound binds 1,000 times more effectively to the target protein in the brain than the potential drug currently being tested on stroke victims. The results of biological tests have just been published in the renowned journal PNAS - Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.. More than 140,000 people die each year from stroke in the United States... Reformulated Imatinib Eliminates Morphine Tolerance In Lab Studies (2/22/2012 9:24:19 AM) By reformulating the common cancer drug imatinib (Gleevec®), researchers have eliminated morphine tolerance in rats - an important step toward improving the effectiveness of chronic pain management in patients, according to researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Narcotics such as morphine are a mainstay of chronic pain treatment. Over time, tolerance to the pain-relieving effects of these drugs can develop, requiring increasing doses to control pain. In some cases, narcotics become ineffective... FDA staff oppose Northera hypotension drug (2/22/2012 4:05:03 AM) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Health regulators recommended that Chelsea Therapeutics International Ltd's hypotension drug Northera not be approved for use in the United States, sending the company's shares down over 14 percent. Egyptian firm in fake Avastin scam proves elusive (2/22/2012 4:05:03 AM) CAIRO (Reuters) - The trail of counterfeit copies of the multibillion-dollar cancer drug Avastin leads to an address in a crowded Cairo suburb, with no sign of the firm named by international suppliers as the source of the product. Debate over conscience in the workplace intensifies (2/22/2012 1:05:37 AM) (Reuters) - Can a state require a pharmacy to stock and dispense emergency contraception - even when the owner considers the drug immoral? Pub owners briefed on drug impact (2/21/2012 11:07:04 PM) The impact of alcohol and drug misuse is being explored at a special seminar for pub and club owners in Dumfries. FDA staff focus on safety of Forest lung drug (2/21/2012 5:04:33 PM) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Drug reviewers said Forest Laboratories Inc and Almirall SA's inhaled lung treatment worked, but raised concerns about potential heart problems linked to drugs in the same class. Supreme Court won't review J&J-Abbott patent case (2/21/2012 5:04:33 PM) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to review a ruling that Abbott Laboratories' Humira arthritis drug did not infringe a patent owned by a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary and that threw out a $1.67 billion damage award against Abbott. FDA acts to stem shortages of two cancer drugs (2/21/2012 5:04:33 PM) (Reuters) - The Food and Drug Administration plans to address a potentially life-threatening shortage of two leading cancer drugs by allowing one of them to be imported from abroad and rushing approval for a new manufacturer to make the second. Risk Of Seizures May Increase With Swap To Generic Antiepileptic Drugs (2/21/2012 10:24:14 AM) The substitution of brand-name antiepileptic drugs with cheaper generic equivalents has been an ongoing point of contention among doctors, federal officials and people with epilepsy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration claims generic antiepileptic drugs have the same dosage, purity and strength as their brand-name counterparts and the two are interchangeable. But doctors and people with epilepsy remain concerned, citing widespread reports of individuals suffering seizures after switching medication... Hazardous Medications (2/21/2012 10:24:14 AM) More than one in four elderly patients was given potentially hazardous medication during 2007. That is the conclusion of a study by Ute Amann and her co-authors in the current issue of the Deutsches Arzteblatt International (Dtsch Arztebl Int 2012; 109[5]: 69-75). Giving certain medical drug substances to over-65-year-olds can increase the risk of undesired drug effects, and for this reason experts describe them as "potentially inappropriate medications" (PIMs)... Possible Adverse Side Effects Of Alzheimer's Drugs (2/21/2012 9:24:24 AM) Alzheimer's disease drugs now being tested in clinical trials may have potentially adverse side effects, according to new Northwestern Medicine research. A study with mice suggests the drugs could act like a bad electrician, causing neurons to be miswired and interfering with their ability to send messages to the brain. The findings, from the scientist whose original research led to the drug development, are published in the journal Molecular Neurodegeneration and were presented at the 2012 annual meeting for the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Vancouver... 'Promising' pancreas cancer drug (2/21/2012 8:04:15 AM) Scientists report promising results for an experimental pancreatic cancer drug treatment. Prostate drug is approved for use (2/21/2012 7:44:59 AM) A drug that can extend the life of men with advanced prostate cancer by more than three months is approved for use in Wales. Fresh campaign over epilepsy drug (2/21/2012 2:44:13 AM) A woman who claims her children had birth defects because of the epilepsy drug Epilim starts a new campaign after losing funds for her legal battle last year. Mother who neglected and attacked young daughter in squalid, filthy home, is spared jail - for the girl's sake (2/21/2012 1:25:59 AM) When police visited the house in Middlesbrough, they found it stinking of urine, with cat faeces on the floor and overflowing ashtrays, cans and drug items lying about. Psoriatic Arthritis - Cimzia® (Certolizumab Pegol) Shows Promise (2/20/2012 10:24:37 PM) On Thursday, UCB announced its intention to submit regulatory applications for Cimzia® (certolizumab pegol) by the end of this year. The drug is designed to treat psoriatic arthritis, an inflammation of the joints, or arthritis, which typically occurs in combination with psoriasis, a skin disorder. People with PsA generally suffer from stiff, painful joints, and experience warmth and swelling in their joints and surrounding tissues... Family’s shock at change in addict’s face (2/20/2012 2:29:16 PM) THE children of a drug addict who was described as “one of Peterborough’s most prolific prostitutes” just want their mum back, according to their family. Drug users warned of HIV cluster (2/20/2012 1:44:18 PM) A warning is issued to injecting drug users in the west of Scotland following a cluster of new cases of HIV infection. Following Deployment National Guardsmen Face A High Risk Of Developing Alcohol Abuse Problems: Risk Linked To PTSD And Depression (2/20/2012 11:44:40 AM) Soldiers in the National Guard with no history of alcohol abuse are at significant risk of developing alcohol-related problems during and after deployment, according to a new study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence journal. Researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and colleagues at three other institutions found that the soldiers at greatest risk of developing alcohol-related problems also experienced depression and/or PTSD during or after deployment... Expert Says Four New Drugs Will Change Prostate Cancer Care (2/20/2012 11:44:40 AM) After a decade and a half of near stagnation, four new drugs could help make advanced prostate cancer a chronic illness instead of a terminal disease, a leading Colorado prostate cancer expert says. "It's not just chemotherapy. The drugs have different and innovative methods of action. One is a bone protective agent; another's a more effective hormone agent; another is radiotherapy; and the final one is the first drug tested for cancer immunotherapy," says E... Qnexa Obesity Drug - FDA Concerned About Long-term Side Effects (2/19/2012 5:44:15 PM) The FDA has expressed concerned regarding obesity drug Qnexa - a combination of phentermine and topiramate - and what associations there may be between long-term usage and birth defect risks, as well as its impact on the heart. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing Qnexa again, after turning down its submission for approval two years ago ("FDA Turns Down Weight Loss Drug Qnexa, But Makers See Short Timeline For Approval"). There is an FDA Advisory Panel (Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee) meeting on 22 February... Implantable Wireless Microchip Drug Delivery Device Successful In Humans (2/19/2012 10:44:15 AM) MicroCHIPS, Inc., a developer of implantable drug delivery devices and biosensors, announces today the results of the first successful human clinical trial with an implantable, wirelessly controlled and programmable microchip-based drug delivery device. The MicroCHIPS study was published in the online edition of the journal Science Translational Medicine... Research Scientists Create Molecular Map To Guide Treatment Of Multiple Sclerosis (2/19/2012 10:44:15 AM) A team of scientists from the Scripps Research Institute, collaborating with members of the drug discovery company Receptos, has created the first high-resolution virtual image of cellular structures called S1P1 receptors, which are critical in controlling the onset and progression of multiple sclerosis and other diseases. This new molecular map is already pointing researchers toward promising new paths for drug discovery and aiding them in better understanding how certain existing drugs work... Drug-Eluting Stent For Coronary Artery Disease Approved By FDA (2/19/2012 9:04:41 AM) Medtronic Inc's Resolute Integrity™ Drug-Eluting Stent for treating coronary artery disease has been approved by the FDA, after studies showed consistent clinical performance among a wide range of patients, including individuals with diabetes. Coronary artery disease is a common complication for patients with diabetes. Medtronic says that its Resolute DES (drug-eluting stent) has the same drug (zotarolimus) and polymer (BioLinx) combination as its Resolute Integrity DES... PETER HITCHENS: I'm glad you have given up cannabis, Paul - maybe you'll think straight now (2/19/2012 3:27:41 AM) What grown-up, informed person would call for the legalisation of a drug whose users so often end up suffering from incurable mental illness? Statement On Critical Methotrexate Drug Shortage By American Society Of Hematology (2/18/2012 9:24:26 AM) As the world's largest professional society concerned with the causes and treatment of blood disorders, many of ASH's more than 16,000 members are on the front lines of dealing with the country's severe shortage of methotrexate, a drug critical in the treatment of children with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). This morning the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that two manufacturers plan additional releases at the end of this week, at the end of February, and continuing into March, which it anticipates will meet all patient needs... Bone Drug Teriparatide Delivered Through Wireless Microchip (2/18/2012 8:44:16 AM) A human trial successfully used an implanted, programmable, wireless microchip to deliver teriparatide, a bone drug for post-menopausal females who had been diagnosed with osteoporosis, researchers from MicroCHIPS, Harvard Medical School and MIT reported in the journal Science Translational Medicine. The authors added that that this automated system is just as safe and effective, and much more convenient than multiple subcutaneous injections, the standard therapy... Spinbrush Electric Toothbrush May Not Be Safe For Use (2/18/2012 1:44:15 AM) A new warning issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), states that certain electric toothbrushes may not be safe for use. On more than one occasion, the battery-powered Arm & Hammer Spinbrush, previously known as the Crest Spinbrush, has been known to break, causing pieces of the toothbrush to injure eyes, and teeth, and even choking. Ali Shumaya, M.P.H., a consumer safety officer at the FDA said: "It's important that consumers know how to avoid the risks associated with using the Spinbrush... FDA approves Corcept's hormonal disorder drug (2/18/2012 1:44:15 AM) (Reuters) - U.S. regulators approved Corcept Therapeutics's drug to treat a rare hormonal disorder called Cushing's syndrome. Few rheumatoid arthritis clinical trials compare drugs: study (2/18/2012 1:44:15 AM) NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - To test whether a new drug is an improvement over existing treatments, the ideal clinical trial would compare the medications head to head, but few trials of rheumatoid arthritis treatments happen that way, according to a new study. Study questions antidepressant-suicide link (2/18/2012 1:44:15 AM) NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The Food and Drug Administration has a blanket warning on antidepressant medications stating they increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among kids and young adults, but a new review of clinical data finds no link between suicide and at least two of the medications. Computerized System Matches Patient To Clinical Trial More Efficiently (2/17/2012 10:04:12 PM) The Moffit Cancer Center has received a new patent for a computerized system that efficiently matches the right patient with the right clinical trial. The newly patented system's database contains thousands of patient-donated biological tissue or tumor samples, and can rapidly match a registered patient's personal molecular profile to the molecular design of the drug that aims to target their disease at the molecular level. The system can potentially speed up clinical trials and assist in reducing the time for gaining market approval for critically needed new drugs... Repeat Prostate Biopsies - PROGENSA® PCA3 Assay Helps Determine, Approved By FDA (2/17/2012 10:04:12 PM) On Wednesday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Gen-Probe's PROGENSA® PCA3 (Prostate Cancer gene 3) assay, the first molecular test to help determine whether men with a previous negative biopsy need a repeat biopsy. Carl Hull, Gen-Probe's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said: "When used in conjunction with other diagnostic information, our PROGENSA PCA3 assay provides clinically important information that helps physicians and their patients make better, more informed decisions about one of the most vexing problems in prostate cancer diagnosis... Denmark's CareMed says shipped fake Avastin unwittingly (2/17/2012 9:24:04 PM) LONDON/COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish drug distributor CareMed said it was an unwitting link in the journey of fake cancer medicine Avastin from Switzerland to Britain, in the latest twist in a saga that began when the counterfeit drugs surfaced in the United States last year. Modest hope for FDA approval of Vivus obesity drug (2/17/2012 9:24:04 PM) (Reuters) - Hopes were raised slightly on Friday that U.S. health regulators could approve a weight-loss pill for the first time in 13 years, after government reviewers did not flag fresh safety risks for an experimental obesity drug from Vivus Inc. Vivus obesity drug has safety risks: FDA staff (2/17/2012 3:24:12 PM) (Reuters) - Vivus Inc's obesity drug Qnexa helped people lose weight but may cause long-term health problems in overweight and obese patients, U.S. drugs reviewers said. Houston probe focuses on prescriptions, behavior (2/17/2012 3:24:12 PM) Investigators looking into the death of singer Whitney Houston are contacting doctors and pharmacies across the country for information on her prescription drug use, trying to determine whether it played a role in her death last week at the age of 48. Astra takes brand cancer drug straight to patients (2/17/2012 12:23:52 AM) (Reuters) - AstraZeneca Plc is selling breast cancer drug Arimidex directly to U.S. patients, offering an option for people who want to pay for the brand instead of generic versions. Microchip delivers drug; can it replace shots? (2/17/2012 12:23:52 AM) CHICAGO (Reuters) - An implantable, wireless microchip delivered osteoporosis medicine to a small group of Danish women, raising hope for a new kind of drug delivery device that might allow patients to skip regular injections, U.S. researchers said on Thursday. Sanofi recalls some Fludara chemotherapy drug (2/16/2012 8:24:02 PM) (Reuters) - Sanofi said it has recalled some of its drug Fludara, a chemotherapy agent, due to quality control problems. The drug is used to treat adults with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia who have failed to respond adequately to prior treatments. 2nd Annual Orphan Drug Congress, 7-8 June 2012, Barcelona (2/16/2012 5:45:18 PM) Because rare diseases affect only a tiny group of people, pursuing the development of treatments has traditionally not been attractive for pharma companies. However, there are currently lucrative benefits in place set by the regulatory bodies that reward R&D efforts for orphan drugs by ensuring less intense competition, faster and less expensive development, protocol assistance and lower marketing expenses. In order to discuss major concerns, the newest solutions and challenges resulting from these tendencies, Fleming Europe has organized its 2nd Annual Orphan Drug Congress 2012... 'Innocent' American in Nicaraguan jail (2/16/2012 5:45:16 PM) Since last summer, a former Peace Corps volunteer from Washington state has been wasting away in a Nicaraguan prison, wrongfully convicted of international drug trafficking, money laundering and organized crime, his supporters say. Drug dealer jailed (2/16/2012 1:08:14 PM) A DRUG dealer who tried to dump £3,000 worth of cocaine when he was caught speeding has been jailed. Doctors scour drug supplies after fake Avastin found (2/16/2012 8:25:08 AM) NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. distributor of phony vials of the widely-used cancer drug Avastin aroused suspicion at doctor's offices as early as July, well before health regulators issued their own warning and sparked new alarm over counterfeit medicines. Lead Levels In Lipstick Much Higher Than Previously Thought (2/16/2012 7:09:52 AM) A recent study conducted by the U.S Food And Drug Administration (FDA) reveals that over 400 popular lipstick brands contain twice as much lead as previously believed - up to 7.19 parts per million (ppm). Mark Mitchell, M.D., MPH, policy advisor of the Connecticut Coalition for Environmental Justice and co-chair of the Environmental Health Task Force for the National Medical Association comments: "Lead builds up in the body over time and lead-containing lipstick applied several times a day, every day, can add up to significant exposure levels... Botox migraine jab 'lacks proof' (2/16/2012 6:06:52 AM) The anti-wrinkle drug Botox is unlikely to be recommended for the treatment of chronic migraines on the NHS in England and Wales, the medicines watchdog says. Heparin - Possible Cancer Treatment (2/16/2012 2:04:17 AM) Although the blood thinner heparin has been used for several decades to prevent and treat blood clots, researchers are now questioning whether the drug could be effective in treating cancer. Even though results from large studies have been promising, a study by investigators from McMaster University and the University at Buffalo, suggests that these studies still fail to provide precise answers to key questions, with regard to the benefits of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) for cancer patients. The study is published today in the New England Journal of Medicine... Fake Avastin (Bevacizumab) Found In USA (2/16/2012 2:04:17 AM) Fake cancer drug, Avastin (bevacizumab) has been distributed in the USA, according to statement issued by Roche, Genentech and the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) today. Roche warns that the counterfeit medication does not have the active ingredient - bevacizumab - and should not be used or taken. Roche says it was told about the fake Avastin from a non-US health authorities. The company added that the bogus drug comes from another country, but gave no more details... Gut Bacteria May Have Role In Obesity (2/15/2012 9:24:05 PM) A new animal study published in this month's issue of the Journal of Proteome Research suggests that bacteria living in the large intestine may play a role in obesity by slowing down the activity of energy-burning brown fat. The researchers said their findings could spur new ways to prevent obesity and promote weight loss, for example by pointing to new drug targets and microbial treatments. There are two types of fat or adipose tissue in the body: brown fat and white fat... Counterfeits of cancer drug Avastin found in U.S. (2/15/2012 8:24:32 PM) (Reuters) - Counterfeit versions of Roche's multi-billion cancer drug Avastin have been distributed in the United States, the Swiss drugmaker and its U.S. biotech unit Genentech said on Tuesday. BioCryst hep C drug shows promise, shares jump (2/15/2012 6:44:02 PM) (Reuters) - BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc said its experimental hepatitis C drug showed promise in preclinical studies, sending its shares up as much as 16 percent to their highest in more than seven months. Honduras prison fire kills hundreds (2/15/2012 3:44:04 PM) Forensic services in Honduras say at least 272 people have died in a prison fire north of the country's capital Tegucigalpa.Related StoriesBrothers remanded over decapitated bodyAt least 26 die in Peru drug clinic fireAt least 26 die in Peru drug clinic fireMassereene Barracks shootings: Families react to verdictNetwork Rail admits level crossing deaths guiltRelated StoriesPolice not treating Houston death as suspiciousWhitney Houston: Last ever performanceWhitney Houston: Stars pay tributeWhitney Houston 'was found in bathtub'Probe into 'suspicious' vicarage death Malaria Parasite Goes Bananas Before Sex: New Study (2/15/2012 10:24:45 AM) New research from the University of Melbourne shows how the malaria parasite (Plasmodium falciparum) changes into a banana shape before sexual reproduction, a finding that could provide targets for vaccine or drug development and may explain how the parasite evades the human immune system. The work was conducted by an Australian research team led by Dr Matthew Dixon and PhD student Megan Dearnley from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bio21 Institute at the University of Melbourne, and is published in the Journal of Cell Science... Increase In Injectable Treatment For Blood Clots In Advanced Cancer Patients (2/15/2012 10:24:45 AM) The use of an injectable, clot-preventing drug known as Low Molecular Weight Heparin to treat patients with advanced cancer complicated by blood clots increased steadily between 2000 and 2007, according to a new study published in The Oncologist, funded by the National Cancer Institute and led by Kaiser Permanente Colorado. However, despite previous research indicating LMWH is the preferred first-line treatment for cancer patients experiencing blood clots, use of LMWH is low compared to another commonly used anticoagulant, warfarin... Neurobiologists Identify New Animal Model To Better Understand A Human Metabolic Disorder (2/15/2012 10:24:45 AM) In medical research, finding a reliable and cost-effective animal model can greatly enhance success in identifying disease mechanisms and genetic pathways, potentially cutting years off drug testing regimes and development of new treatment strategies. Now, University of Massachusetts Amherst neuroscientist Gerald Downes and colleagues have developed just such a model, a mutant zebrafish, to study Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD). It is an inherited metabolic disorder that causes affected individuals to smell like maple syrup... Counterfeits of Roche cancer drug found in U.S. (2/15/2012 2:24:52 AM) (Reuters) - Counterfeit versions of Roche's multi-billion cancer drug Avastin have been distributed in the United States, the Swiss drugmaker and its U.S. biotech unit Genentech said on Tuesday. Police confiscate passport from Brooks' assistant (2/15/2012 2:04:04 AM) The executive personal assistant to Rebekah Brooks, the former chief executive of News International, has had her passport confiscated, been separated from her family and been forced to postpone a new career with Rupert Murdoch's media empire in Australia following her arrest as part of the phone-hacking affair.Related StoriesWife died after rolling pin attackMan gets life for IRA drug gang slayingMurdoch sends in his top lawyer to stop Sun scandal spreading to USPerjury inquiry over Lawrence trialDeaf slave did not understand border staff, jury told Catalogue of blunders led to Declan's muder (2/15/2012 1:26:22 AM) SOCIAL work bosses failed to act on serious concerns over the safety of a toddler who was murdered by his drug addict mother, a report has revealed. Drug shortage bill may ride U.S. highway legislation (2/14/2012 11:44:03 PM) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The recent shortage of a critical medicine for childhood cancer has prompted U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar to attach her bill on drug shortages to transportation legislation under discussion in the Senate, the lawmaker said on Tuesday. FDA approves BioSante/Teva's testosterone gel (2/14/2012 11:44:03 PM) (Reuters) - U.S. drugs regulators on Tuesday approved a new testosterone gel from BioSante Pharmaceutical Inc and Teva Pharmaceuticals, said a Food and Drug Administration spokeswoman. Biosimilar Product Development - FDA's Draft Guidance (2/14/2012 7:25:04 PM) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just issued three draft guidance documents on bio-similar product development to help the U.S. industry to develop products like this. In comparison with most prescription drugs that are manufactured through chemicals processes, biological products are usually made from human and/or animal materials and include a large variety of products for the treatment of diseases and health conditions, such as vaccines, blood and blood components, gene therapies, tissues, and proteins... Lorediplon Shows Promise In Insomnia Phase I Study (2/14/2012 7:25:04 PM) The phase I clinical trial of Lorediplon, a drug for the treatment of insomnia, has been successfully completed with a best-in-class efficacy profile in terms of maintaining sleep and sleep quality compared with market leader zolpidem... Cause of deaths unclear in Actelion drug trial (2/14/2012 6:04:26 PM) ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss biotech group Actelion Ltd said it does not yet know what caused the deaths of 120 people on a late-stage trial for heart and lung drug macitentan, a candidate to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension. Pfizer says its drug is best hope vs. Alzheimer's (2/14/2012 3:25:07 PM) (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc research chief Mikael Dolsten said the company's experimental treatment for Alzheimer's disease is the drug industry's "best chance" to change the course of the memory-robbing illness. New Glaucoma Drug Zioptan Wins FDA Approval (2/14/2012 12:44:02 PM) On Friday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Merck's Zioptan, a once-daily preservative-free opthalmic solution of tafluprost, a prostaglandin analog for lowering high intra-ocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or with high intra-ocular pressure. High intra-ocular pressure or hypertension is when the pressure inside the eye is higher than is considered normal or healthy. Eye pressure, like blood pressure, is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Normal eye pressure ranges from 10 to 21 mm Hg... Man jailed for farm burial deaths (2/14/2012 12:24:05 PM) A man convicted of shooting two drug dealers found buried on a Cornish farm is jailed for life and will serve a minimum of 35 years. Cochlear Implants May Be Safe, Effective For Organ Transplant Patients (2/14/2012 9:23:45 AM) Cochlear implants may be a safe, effective option for some organ transplant patients who've lost their hearing as an unfortunate consequence of their transplant-related drug regime, researchers report. The antibiotics and immunosuppressive drugs required by organ transplant patients can cause deafness, said Dr. Brian J. McKinnon, otologist and neurotologist at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University. Antibiotics can destroy the finite number of dark cells in the inner ear... Herge's 'racist' adventures of Tintin? Not so, court decides (2/14/2012 2:04:04 AM) Armed with little more than the faithful support of his dog Snowy, Tintin's journalistic exploits have seen him tackle ruthless drug smugglers, wild animals and even take a rocket to the moon.Related StoriesA nation pays its dues to Nelson MandelaTwo foreigners arrested as Egypt cracks down on NGOsSaif will stand trial in TripoliPirates murder ship's officers off coast of NigeriaDemocratic Republic of Congo president's chief adviser killed in plane crash Ian Abercrombie: Character actor best known in 'Seinfeld' (2/14/2012 2:04:04 AM) From Essex to Hollywood – such was the trajectory of Ian Abercrombie. In spite of an acting career that included CGI animation, video games and online gaming services, he often seemed like a throwback. Had he been born some decades earlier he would have fitted comfortably into the Hollywood Raj of exiled British actors.Related StoriesWhitney Houston: Superstar of music and film who was ravaged by drug useViscountess Whitelaw: Wife of Tory grandeeWhitney Houston: Singer and actress whose talent was overshadowed by addictionMalcolm Fowler: Artist acclaimed for his work in advertisingGustav Leonhardt: Harpsichordist who brought about a revolution in early music Obama asks for hike in industry funding for FDA (2/14/2012 12:05:34 AM) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama asked on Monday for a 17 percent hike in the Food and Drug Administration's budget, but much of the increase would come from companies, not tax dollars. UPDATE 2-Valeant to buy Eyetech, expanding in ophthalmology (2/13/2012 6:44:34 PM) TORONTO Feb 13 (Reuters) - Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc said on Monday it had agreed to buy closely held Eyetech Inc, a deal that will expand the acquisitive Canadian drug maker's... UPDATE 1-Valeant Pharmaceuticals to buy Eyetech (2/13/2012 2:03:42 PM) Feb 13 (Reuters) - Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc said it agreed to buy privately owned eye drug firm Eyetech Inc, to expand its ophthalmology business. In Mouse Model Bexarotene Quickly Reverses Alzheimer's Symptoms (2/13/2012 11:23:44 AM) Neuroscientists at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have made a dramatic breakthrough in their efforts to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease. The researchers' findings, published in the journal Science, show that use of a drug in mice appears to quickly reverse the pathological, cognitive and memory deficits caused by the onset of Alzheimer's. The results point to the significant potential that the medication, bexarotene, has to help the roughly 5.4 million Americans suffering from the progressive brain disease... New IHeal Project Aims To Detect Drug Cravings And Intervene To Stop Drug Use (2/13/2012 10:03:59 AM) Imagine a device combining sensors to measure physiological changes. Then imagine a smartphone with software applications designed to respond to your bodily changes in an attempt to change your behavior. That is the vision behind "iHeal," currently being developedÂ¹ by Edward Boyer from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in the US, and his colleagues. The multimedia device is an innovative combination of 'enabling technologies' which can detect developing drug cravings and intervene as the cravings develop to prevent drug use... Two deaths 'linked to ketamine' (2/13/2012 1:44:06 AM) The deaths of two people in Leicestershire may be linked to the drug ketamine, purchased on the internet, police believe. Fugitive found on Facebook (2/13/2012 1:07:02 AM) A Sicilian drug dealer on the run from a five-year prison sentence revealed his location by posting photographs of himself on Facebook, posing at London landmarks. Michele Grosso has been extradited back to his home country after uploading pictures taken at Madame Tussaud's, the London Eye, Tower Bridge and Oxford Circus.Related StoriesEight held in corruption probeLeveson: What we've learnt so farEight arrests as Murdoch 'throws staff to the wolves'Rapist to hear deportation rulingMurdoch hit by threat of new legal fight in US Clinton aides feared Lewinsky was part of a setup, documentary claims (2/13/2012 1:07:02 AM) Bill Clinton's political allies were so stunned by the revelation of his affair with the White House intern Monica Lewinsky that they believed the president must have been set up, according to a new documentary about the infamous sex scandal.Related StoriesUS kidnap case solved by stolen baby, 23 years onState officials in the pocket of feared Mexican drug cartelLetters raise fears for last Briton in GuantanamoVenezuelan opposition holds first primaryCritics line up to ridicule Romney after he claims to be 'severely conservative' Critics line up to ridicule Romney after he claims to be 'severely conservative' (2/13/2012 1:07:02 AM) Mitt Romney's latest attempt to woo the Republican rank and file misfired spectacularly, as popular figures lined up to ridicule his description of himself as "severely conservative".Related StoriesUS kidnap case solved by stolen baby, 23 years onState officials in the pocket of feared Mexican drug cartelLetters raise fears for last Briton in GuantanamoVenezuelan opposition holds first primaryClinton aides feared Lewinsky was part of a setup, documentary claims Drugs riddle as Whitney Houston is found dead in the bath (2/13/2012 12:43:55 AM) THE loss of Whitney Houston - found dead in the bath of her Beverly Hills hotel room - was the tragic end to a long battle with drug abuse. Childhood Leukemia Drug, Methotrexate, In Short Supply (2/12/2012 7:44:20 PM) Methotrexate, a drug used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common childhood leukemia, is now also in short supply in the USA, along with several other lifesaving drugs. According to the FDA, vital lifesaving hospital drugs have not been so scarce in ten years. Methotrexate works by slowing down the rate at which cancer cells grow. Apart from treating childhood leukemia, methotrexate is also used for treating several autoimmune disorders, lymphoma, osteosacroma, trophoblastic neoplasms, and cancers of the neck, lung, bladder, and breast... Warning for drug-drink clubbers (2/12/2012 4:44:02 PM) Four people are admitted to hospital after taking alcohol with the illegal drug ecstasy in a Manchester night club. Whitney Houston: Superstar of music and film who was ravaged by drug use (2/12/2012 2:44:18 PM) Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48. Related StoriesZelda Curtis: Activist who championed the rights of the elderlyFlorence Green: Veteran of the First World WarDon Cornelius: Creator and host of the ground-breaking US TV programme 'Soul Train' Music: Whitney Houston dies at 48 (2/12/2012 12:08:12 PM) Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice was ravaged by drug use and her regal image was ruined by erratic behaviour and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48. Breaking News: Singer Whitney Houston dies aged 48 (2/12/2012 12:08:12 PM) Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. 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Breaking news: Singer Whitney Houston dies aged 48 (2/12/2012 5:50:13 AM) Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48. Whitney Houston dies aged 48 (2/12/2012 5:24:25 AM) Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behaviour and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48. Breaking News: Singer Whitney Houston dies aged 48 (2/12/2012 4:53:27 AM) Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48. Singer Whitney Houston dies at 48 (2/12/2012 2:05:37 AM) Cause of death was not immediately known. The legendary singer, who sold more than 170 million albums, singles and videos, had long battled drug and alcohol problems. Singer Whitney Houston dies aged 48 (2/12/2012 1:50:56 AM) Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48. Cannabis mini-factories on the rise, police warn (2/12/2012 12:51:29 AM) DIY cannabis farms are popping up in homes across the nation as more and more users turn to growing the illegal drug for cash. State officials in the pocket of feared Mexican drug cartel (2/12/2012 12:25:49 AM) One of Mexico's most notorious drug cartels paid $4.5m (£2.85m) in bribes to officials in a state run by the country's main opposition party, a US court case has revealed. Related StoriesWoman pleads guilty in NY newborn kidnap caseGuilty plea in Obama death plotYounger Castro steers Cuba to a new revolutionHow Whiteclay (population: 11) sells 5m cans of beer a yearUS kidnap case solved by stolen baby, 23 years on Mafioso and murderer tackle Shakespeare in new film (2/11/2012 1:03:37 PM) BERLIN (Reuters) - Drug dealers, a Mafioso and a murderer are cast in the roles of Caesar, Brutus, Cassius and others in "Caesar Must Die," a docu-drama about inmates at a tough Italian prison who take on a Shakespeare tragedy. Skin cancer drug 'clears Alzheimer's protein from the brain' (2/11/2012 11:23:46 AM) Scientists from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland found the cancer drug bexarotene cleared amyloid from the brains of mice with Alzheimer's, giving new hope for a treatment. Drug Costs, Not Volume, Cause Regional Differences In Medicare Drug Spending (2/11/2012 10:03:44 AM) The cost of medications through Medicare's subsidized prescription drug program varies from region to region across the United States largely due to the use of more expensive brand-name drugs and not because of the amount of drugs prescribed, according to a study led by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH). The authors said that more efficient prescribing practices could have saved the Medicare program and its beneficiaries $4.5 billion... Heart Disease May Be A Risk Factor For Prostate Cancer (2/11/2012 10:03:44 AM) In a large analysis of men participating in a prostate drug trial, researchers at the Duke Cancer Institute found a significant correlation between coronary artery disease and prostate cancer, suggesting the two conditions may have shared causes. If confirmed that heart disease is a risk factor for prostate cancer, the malignancy might be combated in part by lifestyle changes such as weight loss, exercise and a healthy diet, which are known to prevent heart disease. "What's good for the heart may be good for the prostate," said Jean-Alfred Thomas II, M.D...