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April, 2010

A Balanced Approach to Antidepressants

Written on 29 Apr, 2010 at 12:20 in Depression | viewed 3,072 views times | 7 Comments
A Balanced Approach to Antidepressants

When we make decisions, we have to weigh the potential good of something against the potential bad.  The nature of this decision is nowhere more clear than in deciding whether or not to take a medication. Antidepressants, particularly the selective... (Continue reading)

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The New Medications in 2010 – Highlights

Written on 22 Apr, 2010 at 12:00 in PharmaWatch | viewed 564 views times | 1 Comment
The New Medications in 2010 - Highlights

As someone who spends a fair bit of time thinking about and dealing with medications and treatments, I like to think I know a little about the subject.  And, to be honest, I was getting a little concerned.  It seemed... (Continue reading)

Qnexa for Weight Loss; Side Effects

Written on 16 Apr, 2010 at 6:23 in New Drugs, PharmaWatch | viewed 1,981 views times | 2 Comments
Qnexa for Weight Loss; Side Effects

Qnexa is a new medication that will go for FDA approval in 2010 and is a treatment for obesity.  It consists of phentermine and topiramate and has shown excellent results in studies to date.  Concerns, however, remain about its safety... (Continue reading)

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Benlysta: Limited Efficacy for Lupus?

Written on 8 Apr, 2010 at 5:46 in New Drugs | viewed 1,657 views times | 3 Comments
Benlysta: Limited Efficacy for Lupus?

Benlysta is a new lupus treatment being made by Human Genome Sciences along with GlaxoSmithKline.  It is a fully human monoclonal antibody that targets the B-lymphocyte stimulator – BLYS for short – and has shown some efficacy in trials to... (Continue reading)

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What Does Taking Ritalin/Adderall Feel Like?

Written on 7 Apr, 2010 at 5:37 in ADHD | viewed 17,470 views times | 10 Comments
What Does Taking Ritalin/Adderall Feel Like?

What does it feel like to take Ritalin or Adderall in a therapeutic way for ADHD?  To answer that question, we’ll provide a story. The following stories both start the same exact way.  An 18 year old freshman in college... (Continue reading)

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Prolia or Denosumab, Uses, Side Effects

Written on 2 Apr, 2010 at 9:03 in New Drugs | viewed 7,496 views times | 3 Comments
Prolia or Denosumab, Uses, Side Effects

Prolia, generic denosumab, is a new treatment for prevention of osteoporosis and bone related disease.  It is a monoclonal antibody to RANKL and acts by preventing it from activating its target receptors.  Since RANKL promotes cells to grow that digest... (Continue reading)

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Cancer Research Blog Carnival #32

Written on 2 Apr, 2010 at 5:50 in Uncategorized | viewed 111 views times | No Comments
Cancer Research Blog Carnival #32

Health and Life is proud to be hosting the 32cond edition of the Cancer Research Blog Carnival! Dr. Henneman Let’s start this month off with the submission, Does Fosamax prevent breast cancer? It was not written within the official scope... (Continue reading)