Geske ordered to stand trial for fatal crash

A 45-year-old Ledgeview woman accused of street racing her Porsche and killing two teens in a June 3 crash in Ashwaubenon was ordered Friday to stand trial.

NexMed Says It Will Not File NDA for Nail Drug

NexMed, Inc. , a developer of products based on the NexACT drug delivery technology, today announced that based on First Interpretable Results of Phase III clinical studies for NM100060, a topical application …

Global study shows telmisartan reduces outcome of cardiovascular death, heart attack or stroke

August 31, 2008 — An international study led by Canadian researchers has found that telmisartan, a medication used to lower blood pressure, reduced the outcome of cardiovascular death, heart attack or stroke …

List of drugs with suicide concerns

A list of some prescription medications for which concerns have been raised involving suicidal thoughts and actions:

_All antidepressants. Drugs such as Prozac, Paxil, Wellbutrin and Zoloft carry required warnings that the medications can increase suicidal thinking and behavior in some children, adolescents and young adults.

_Anticonvulsives. Drugs such as Depakote, Lyrica and Neurontin are used to treat seizures and other conditions. A recent FDA analysis found a small increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior. An advisory panel recommended against applying the agency’s strongest warning to the drugs.

Sex Differences Seen In Response To Common Antidepressant

But many members of both sexes may find that it helps ease their depression symptoms.

Randomized Phase 2 Study Of IMC-A12 And IMC-1121B For Advanced…

ImClone Systems Incorporated , a global leader in the development and commercialization of novel antibodies to treat cancer, today announced that its disease-directed Phase 2 clinical trial in patients with …

Drug Lowers Blood Pressure in Teens

Thursday, August 28, 2008 — A new therapy may offer hope for adolescents with hypertension.

Stick with simple antibiotics for pneumonia to avoid super bugs, says researcher

Australian hospitals should avoid prescribing expensive broad-spectrum antibiotics for pneumonia to avoid the development of more drug-resistant super bugs, according to a University of Melbourne study.

Pharamacies a popular source of illegal drugs in Nevada

LAS VEGAS - Some of the main suppliers to drug dealers in Nevada wear white lab coats.

New Understanding of Valium Addiction

Benzodiazepines, a class of psychoactive drugs including Xanax, Valium, and Librium are highly effective medicines that are widely used in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, pains, panic attacks and other …

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