Archive for January, 2010

Phase 1 Study of Combination Treatment with PTK 787/ZK 222584 and Cetuximab for Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors: Safety, Pharmacokinetics,…

By admin at 31 January, 2010, 4:00 pm

CONCLUSIONS: This study shows that the combination of PTK/ZK and cetuximab is well tolerated with only slightly overlapping toxicity profiles and has antitumor activity. PMID: 20126478 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Neoplasia)

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Short-term isotretinoin treatment decreases insulin-like growth factor-1 and insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 levels: does isotretinoin…

By admin at 31 January, 2010, 4:00 pm

Conclusions Isotretinoin therapy may have an effect on GH physiology, and further studies are needed to understand this association. (Source: British Journal of Dermatology)

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Phase II study of gefitinib in combination with paclitaxel (P) and carboplatin (C) as second-line therapy for ovarian, tubal or peritoneal…

By admin at 31 January, 2010, 4:00 pm

CONCLUSION: Gefitinib, administered in combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin, provides a good clinical response but associated with an increased risk of hematologic disorders. PMID: 20109725 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Gynecologic Oncology) MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu RSS news feed – updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources

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Acne – Natural Home Remedies

By admin at 31 January, 2010, 11:35 am

Acne is inflammation of the skin which results in the formation and presence of pimples, blackheads and white heads. Acne is caused by hormones and the consequent release of proteins and sebum, which …

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How to Get Rid of Pimples Fast With Homemade Acne Remedies

By admin at 31 January, 2010, 5:56 am

Maybe you are dealing with occasional mild cases of acne breakouts and pimples and you don’t want to spend the money buying costly over-the-counter acne treatment products; maybe you are concerned abo…

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How To Get Natural Relief From Common Acne

By admin at 30 January, 2010, 11:48 pm

There are many ways to help yourself eliminate acne that go beyond the drugs and lotions that you would normally use. The best advice is to follow a consistent care plan that includes traditional acn…

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How to Get Rid of Acne Overnight – Some Effective Ways

By admin at 30 January, 2010, 6:49 pm

It could be your friend’s birthday party, a wedding, or any other special occasion that fueled your desperate attempt to find some quick tips on how to get rid of acne overnight. Just when all you nee…

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Do You Need to Know How to Get Rid of Acne Overnight?

By admin at 30 January, 2010, 6:01 pm

The first day of school, a birthday party, a wedding, a job interview or a date with that special someone: These are all terrible times to suffer from an outbreak in acne. You want to look your be…

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Some Helpful Hints About How to Get Rid of Acne Overnight

By admin at 30 January, 2010, 5:55 pm

It happens to everyone. You’re getting ready for a big event like a wedding, or a date, or even a birthday party for a friend, and suddenly you realize you’ve got a problem. You need to know how to ge…

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Acne in Adolescents

By admin at 30 January, 2010, 4:54 pm

Acne is one of the most common problems in adolescent teens affecting nearly seventeen million people in the United States. Acne is nothing but a disorder involving sebaceous glands and hair follicles…

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