British Medical Journal (BMJ) 03/28/2002 By Harvey McConnell Evidence from 54 randomised controlled trials indicates that triple antiretroviral combination therapy is the choice for HIV
Medical Science Monitor 04/04/2002 By David Ball Increased type 1 plasminogen activator inhibitor level (PAI-1) in patients with dermatitis herpetiformis (DH), a rare bullous dermatitis
LONDON (Reuters Health) Mar 28 – Sun-starved British men were warned on Thursday that their rates of malignant melanoma are increasing dramatically, suggesting they should
Vascular reconstruction using valvuloplasty combined with axial transposition of a competent tributary vein produces a better outcome than valvuloplasty alone. The greater saphenous vein offers
A short burst of a potent topical corticosteroid is as effective and safe as prolonged use of a weak preparation for treatment of mild or
FORT COLLINS, CO — March 29 — The first Phase III study of Atrisone (dapsone topical gel; Atrix Laboratories, Inc.) for the treatment of acne
EAST HANOVER, NJ — March 28, 2002 – Elidel® (pimecrolimus) Cream 1% significantly improved the signs and symptoms of eczema, particularly in the head and
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Mar 27 – In Caucasian populations, the melanin density in the upper inner arm is inversely related to risk of melanoma,
NEW YORK (MedscapeWire) Mar 27 The antifungal drug terbinafine can restore reactivity to trichophytin in patients with depressed cell-mediated immunity (CMI), according to a
Radiofrequency (RF) endoluminal ablation for treating saphenous vein reflux has the same benefits as surgery in terms of being a single treatment with a low
03/26/2002 By Veronica Rose Polidocanol or sodium tetradecyl sulfate appear both safe and effective sclerosing solution for varicose and telangiectatic leg veins. Researchers from the
By Pamela Harrison Special to DG News NEW ORLEANS, LA — February 26, 2002 — The combination of the anticonvulsant gabapentin, the antiviral valacyclovir appears
NEW YORK (MedscapeWire) Mar 25 A study in the March issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology soothes concerns about potentially
DALLAS, TX — March 22, 2002 — Access Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that Strakan, Ltd., the worldwide licensee of its ResiDerm® technology, has launched Zindaclin
Resistant hand warts and warts found in difficult sites in immunosuppressed patients can be successfully treated by combining pulsed dye laser and intralesional bleomycin. Initial
Levocetirizine and cetirizine are powerful non-sedating antihistamines that potently inhibit or reduce histamine-induced weal and flare reaction. Researchers at the University of Surrey, Guildford, England,
FREMONT, Calif. (Reuters) Mar 20 – Protein Design Labs Inc. on Wednesday said its psoriasis treatment failed to meet its main goal in trials. The
Some patients with allergic dermatitis (AD) may be avoiding more foods than are necessary due to perceived – rather than actual – food allergies or
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Mar 15 – Low serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D are associated with low bone mineral density in children who have been
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Mar 15 – UK researchers report that automated polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is an efficient way to detect and type genital