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27/10/2015

WHO report says, "Processed meat and red meat are carcinogens"

International Agency for Cancer Research of WHO says both processed meat and red meat can be carcinogens ... Read more about the report.... http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/10/27/who-report-says-processed-meat-and-red-meat-are-carcinogens/

WHO report says, “Processed meat and red meat are carcinogens” A working group of 22 experts from International…

19/10/2015

FDA approves Dabigatran's antidote Idarucizumab: A game changer for newer anticoagulants?

One of the major drawbacks of newer anticoagulants was the absence of reversal agents... With this approval Dabigatran has an edge over other newer ones.... http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/10/19/fda-approves-dabigatrans-antidote-idarucizumab-a-game-changer-for-newer-anticoagulants/

FDA approves Dabigatran’s antidote Idarucizumab: A game changer for newer anticoagulants? The U.S. Food and Drug…

14/10/2015

RCT shows beneficial effects of red wine on lipid parameters in diabetics

A randomised control trial has reported that red wine has beneficial effects on lipid parameters and glycemic control.... http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/10/14/rct-shows-beneficial-effects-of-red-wine-on-lipid-parameters-in-diabetics/

RCT shows beneficial effects of red wine on lipid parameters in diabetics A randomised controlled trial has reported…

08/10/2015

Toddler's spine reattached to head successfully after near-fatal car crash

Toddler’s spine reattached to head successfully after near-fatal car crash that resulted in broken C1 and C2 vertebrae http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/10/07/324/

Toddler’s spine reattached to head successfully after near-fatal car crash toddler whose C1 and C2 vertebrae were broken…

23/09/2015

Meta-Analysis: No increased atrial fibrillation risk with coffee consumption

Coffee consumption is not associated with increases AF risk reports this meta-analysis. http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/09/23/meta-analysis-no-increased-atrial-fibrillation-risk-with-coffee-consumption/

Meta-Analysis: No increased atrial fibrillation risk with coffee consumption Two cohort studies and a meta-analysis that...

22/09/2015

The old drug from the willow bark may hold a cure for Alzeihmer's disease

Hippocrates mentioned about the effectiveness of willow bark for various treatment... Now salsalate from the willow bark may hold cure for Aleihmer's disease in the coming days.... http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/09/22/the-old-drug-from-the-willow-bark-may-hold-a-cure-for-alzeihmers-disease/

The old drug from the willow bark may hold a cure for Alzeihmer’s disease An old drug salsalate related to to the widely used...

21/09/2015

Artemisinin resistant parasites: Are we running out of options in malaria?

A new type of resistance developed by parasites to artemisinin based compounds may seriously impact the fight against malaria... Are we running out of options after this ....?http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/09/21/207/

Artemisinin resistant parasites: Are we running out of options in malaria? A new study demonstrates a novel method of...

20/09/2015

Are incretins incriminated wrongly for pancreatic cancer? This study reports diabetes itself can...

Incretins are thought to increase the risk of pancreatic cancer.... This new study says the problem may be with the diabetic condition itself... http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/09/20/are-incretins-incriminated-wrongly-for-pancreatic-cancer-this-study-reports-diabetes-itself-can-be-the-real-culprit/

Are incretins incriminated wrongly for pancreatic cancer? This study reports diabetes itself can be the real culprit... A Danish case...

15/09/2015

First 3D sternum and rib cage successfully implanted in a cancer patient

Sternum and ribcage made by 3D printing technology successfully implanted in a cancer patient .... The medical field is gearing up for embracing the 3D printing technology....Read to find out how 3D printing technology is changing the field of medicine... http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/09/15/first-3d-sternum-and-rib-cage-successfully-implanted-in-a-cancer-patient/

First 3D sternum and rib cage successfully implanted in a cancer patient A cancer patient has received the world’s first...

29/08/2015

FDA warns of disabling joint pain with DPP-4 inhibitors

FDA warns of disabling joint pain associated with DPP-4 inhibitors use.... http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/08/29/fda-warns-of-disabling-joint-pain-with-dpp-4-inhibitors/

FDA warns of disabling joint pain with DPP-4 inhibitors USFDA has issued a warning regarding disabling joint pain with use of DPP-4 inhibitors The agency said it identified 33 cases of severe arthralgia associated...

28/08/2015

An immunocompromised British man excreted live polio virus for a record 28 years

Excreting live polio virus for a record 28 years.... Such a thing can be posing significant risk to polio resurgence..... http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/08/28/an-immunocompromised-british-man-excreted-live-polio-virus-for-a-record-28-years/

A British man who is immuno-compromised...

28/08/2015

Evolocumab, second PCSK9 inhibitor gets FDA nod

Second PCSK9 inhibitor approved by FDA.... Approved for heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), or clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ... Read more to find out how this group of drugs act... http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/08/28/evolocumab-second-pcsk9-inhibitor-approved-by-fda/

The USFDA has approved evolocumab(Repatha) injection for patients who are unable to get their low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol under control with...

26/08/2015

Case series reports post exposure prophylaxis by antiviral agents effective in preventing Ebola...

Post exposure prophylaxis found effective in a case series...
http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/08/26/case-series-reports-post-exposure-prophylaxis-by-antiviral-agents-effective-in-preventing-ebola-virus-disease/

Case series reports post exposure prophylaxis by antiviral agents effective in preventing Ebola virus disease ..

26/08/2015

FDA approves first fully mobile CGM system

Direct transmission to smartphones.... FDA okays the first complete mobile CGM system... http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/08/26/fda-approves-first-fully-mobile-cgm-system/

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Dexcom G5® Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System that is the first and only fully...

10/08/2015

Meta-analysis: Religion or spirituality may help cancer patient's overall well being

Religion or spirituality helps people with cancer cope with the condition in a better way.... http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/08/10/religion-or-spirituality-may-help-cancer-patients-overall-well-being/

Meta-analysis: Religion or spirituality may help cancer patient’s overall well being A recently published meta-analysis has reported...

08/08/2015

Ni****ne attacking bacteria could be the next best anti-smoking therapy strategy

Ni****ne de-addiction has failure rates as high as 80-90%.... Can this approach be the future of ni****ne de-addiction ?....
http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/08/08/ni****ne-attacking-bacteria-could-be-the-next-best-anti-smoking-therapy-strategy/

Ni****ne attacking bacteria could be the next best anti-smoking therapy strategy A novel approach for ni****ne de-addiction by using...

06/08/2015

Is spicy food the essence of longevity? Research says so...

Chinese researchers have found out that spicy food is associated with lower mortality... http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/08/06/is-spicy-food-the-essence-of-longevity-research-says-so/

A group of Chinese researchers have found out that...

05/08/2015

First 3D pill approved by FDA: A game changer for epilepsy?

First 3D pill approved by FDA for epilepsy.... Read more to find about ZipDose technology used for it.... http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/08/05/first-3d-pill-approved-by-fda-a-game-changer-for-epilepsy/

First 3D pill approved by FDA: A game changer for epilepsy? 110SHARESFacebookTwitter The FDA has approved the first 3d pill for clinical use. The drug is Spritam and used to control epilepsy. The product is from Aprecia pharmaceuticals, which says, the 3d printing allows precision dosing and also ca…

05/08/2015

Dealing with anti-vaccination believers: This video can help them a lot

Show this video for all anti-vaccination campaigners.... http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/08/05/dealing-with-anti-vaccination-believers-this-video-can-help-them-a-lot/

Dealing with anti-vaccination believers: This video can help them a lot Penn and Teller are magicians but there is no magic...

05/08/2015

Preferred music makes a surgeon's stitch more splendid

Preferred music makes for a better stitch !!!! http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/08/03/preferred-music-makes-a-surgeons-stitch-more-splendid/

Preferred music makes a surgeon’s stitch more splendid A new study reported that when plastic surgeons listen to music they prefer, their surgical technique and efficiency when closing incisions...

05/08/2015

Mexican mountain biker survives narrowly after a branch enters his neck

An interesting case of Mexican mountain bike accident survivor http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/08/01/mexican-mountain-biker-survives-narrowly-after-a-branch-enters-his-neck/

Mexican mountain biker survives narrowly after a branch enters his neck A 40-year-old Mexican man was on a day out riding...

02/08/2015

"Kick and Kill" strategy for HIV latency may be the future of HIV eradication

"Kick and kill" strategy for dealing with HIV latency makes headway.... http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/08/01/kick-and-kill-strategy-for-hiv-latency-may-be-the-future-of-hiv-eradication/

Ingenol-3-angelate or PEP005 is a member of the...

31/07/2015

Dealing with deadly Ebola may become easy: Ebola vaccine reports 100% effectiveness in interim...

The EBOLA vaccine is here and it is 100% effective in trials... http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/07/31/dealing-with-deadly-ebola-may-become-easy-ebola-vaccine-reports-100-effectiveness-in-interim-analysis/

An interim analysis from the phase III trial...

31/07/2015

Look how two playing boys led to the invention of stethoscope by a physician

The interesting story behind the invention of stethoscope... http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/07/31/look-how-two-playing-boys-a-physician-led-to-the-invention-of-stethoscope/

September, 1816: Two Parisian boys were playing...

30/07/2015

A dual balloon device inside stomach for obesity gets FDA nod

A dual balloon inside stomach for combating obesity approved by USFDA... Read more to find out details... http://www.scoopmed.com/index.php/2015/07/30/a-dual-balloon-device-inside-stomach-for-obesity-gets-fda-nod/

The USFDA recently approved a new balloon...