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Sutent or Sunitinib: Uses, Side Effects
Sutent – an exciting new cancer treatment Sutent, generic sunitinib, is a new cancer medication that has quickly become accepted as a first line treatment for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) as well as a treatment for gastrointestional stromal tumor (GIST)... (Continue reading)
Ethical Issues in Health & Medicine
Written on 26 Jan, 2010 at 11:07 in General Interest | viewed 7,335 views times | 1 Comment
As we gain better and better control of the body and its health, we are exposed to worse moral dilemmas. Here are some of the toughest ethical issues in health & medicine. Being a medical ethicist has never been harder.... (Continue reading)
Tarceva: Drug Efficacy, Side Effects
Written on 25 Jan, 2010 at 10:25 in lung cancer | viewed 895 views times | 2 Comments
Tarceva, generic erlotinib, is a new treatment for non-small cell lung cancer that works by targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). It doesn’t work that great and can cost up to $50,000 a year. As such, its class of... (Continue reading)
The 10 Most Popular Drugs
Written on 19 Jan, 2010 at 5:33 in General Interest | viewed 34,311 views times | 24 Comments
#1) Marijuana or Weed Weed has been around for thousands of years and quite popular for its sedative and somewhat hallucinogenic effects. It can be use medically in cancer patients to increase appetite and/or as a pain killer. People who... (Continue reading)
Lipitor: Unusual Side Effects
Written on 19 Jan, 2010 at 4:04 in Uncategorized | viewed 1,626 views times | 4 Comments
Lipitor or atrovastatin, is the best selling medication because it is a fairly effective reducer of cholesterol levels. Considering the role cholesterol plays in heart disease, the largest cause of death in the United States, reducing its levels may lead... (Continue reading)
Wellbutrin Side Effects
Written on 18 Jan, 2010 at 6:38 in Uncategorized | viewed 3,171 views times | 6 Comments
Wellbutrin or Zyban is a commonly used antidepressant that also may help smokers stop and people with ADHD focus. While a useful medication, it does have its fair share of issues. Around 30% of people stop taking Wellbutrin because of... (Continue reading)
Strattera: Side Effects, Use for ADHD
Strattera or Atomoxetine is a new treatment for ADHD that was approved in 2002 and the first medication approved for treating ADHD in adults. It is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, which means that, like Ritalin and the stimulants, Strattera increases... (Continue reading)
Dr. Joe Biederman, Noted ADHD Researcher
Written on 13 Jan, 2010 at 6:05 in Uncategorized | viewed 209 views times | 1 Comment
Dr. Joe or Joseph Biederman is an extremely prolific and productive researcher in many areas of psychology, especially ADHD. He has been an author or coauthor on hundreds of papers and is highly respected, although some of his views have... (Continue reading)
20 Fun Facts About Alcohol
Written on 12 Jan, 2010 at 9:00 in General Interest | viewed 19,312 views times | 2 Comments
As follows, are 20 facts about alcohol. They range from scientific to purely entertaining. Enjoy! 1) Although alcohol can make you feel energetic or dis-inhibited, it is actually a depressant. It shuts down parts of your brain. 2) People start... (Continue reading)
Issues with Iressa or Gefitinib, Efficacy
Iressa or gefitinib targets epidermal growth factor receptor and disrupts its intracellular behavior. This was hoped to have significant anti-cancer effects. Unfortunately, it seems increasingly that the clinical benefit of Iressa is limited. Although it showed some benefit in treating... (Continue reading)