Archive for December, 2008

Oakland Tribune - Migraine pill helps some alcoholics taper off drinking

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

CHICAGO — A migraine pill seems to help alcoholics taper off their drinking without detox treatment, researchers report, offering a potential option for a hard-to-treat problem.
The drug, Topamax, works in a different way than three other medications already approved for treating alcoholism.
Experts said the drug is likely to appeal to heavy drinkers who would rather seek help from their own doctors, rather than enter a rehab clinic to dry out. The drug costs at least $350 a month…

Internal Medicine News - Topamax/Toprol-XL confusion: a capital offense?

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

The most effective way to prevent further confusion between Topamax and Toprol-XL–the brand names of topiramate and metoprolol succinate–would be to change one of their names, according to Michael R. Cohen, president of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.
A complete name change would not be necessary, Mr. Cohen said in an interview; capital letters co…

Chain Drug Review - Topamax receives pediatric exclusivity

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

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Chain Drug Review - Topamax indication

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

The FDA has approved Topamax tablets and sprinkle capsules as an add-on treatment for adults and children who suffer from seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, a severe, debilitating form of epilepsy. The condition accounts for up to 10% of all cases of pediatric epilepsy.

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Business Wire - NeurAxon Appoints Robert Medve, M.D., as Chief Medical and Regulatory Officer

Monday, December 15th, 2008

WALTHAM, Mass. — NeurAxon Inc., a developer of next generation pain therapeutics targeting neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS), announced today the appointment of Robert Medve, M.D., to the newly created position of Chief Medical and Regulatory Officer of the Company. Dr. Medve was most recently Vice President of Science, Research and Development of Lifetree Clinical Research, a clinical research organization focused on clini…

Something Can Be Done!

Friday, December 12th, 2008

Photo Credit: Bill Lloyd, MDHave you felt it?Recently there has been a run of pessimism on our WebMD Vision & Eye Disorders message board. An unusually large percentage of visitors are suffering, worried, frustrated, or all of the above. A common thread running through these messages is exhaustion…everything has been tried and there appears to be little more for their doctors…

Making Use Of the Exercise Ball To Lose Weight and Stay Fit

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Many fitness equipments come and go in the market and only a few are used regularly by customers who want to keep fit. Most of the equipments are not used by many people. Some are simple and easy to use and the cost of that equipment is also affordable. One such fitness equipment is the Exercise Ball. This is also called the gym ball or a stability ball. Many names are there for this equipment. This ball com…

Business Wire - Research and Markets: A Performance Analysis of Johnson & Johnson in the Ethical Pharmaceutical Sector: Including a Six Year Sales Forecast and Competitor…

Friday, December 5th, 2008

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a3817c/johnson_johnson) has announced the addition of the “Johnson & Johnson: PharmaVitae Profile” company profile to their offering.
This analysis examines the historical and forecast performance for J&J in the ethical pharmaceutical sector. The profile encompasses global company strategy, p…

Get quality drugs from 24X7 Pharmacy

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

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Clinical Psychiatry News - Topiramate may reduce frequency of binge eating.(Psychosomatic Medicine)(Brief Article)

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Sleep away migraines.
A natural sleep supplement is one of three newly confirmed weapons against migraines. Brazilian researchers gave 32 migraine sufferers 3 milligrams of melatonin daily before bedtime. After three months, 78 percent of the subjects saw…