Yesterday, the FDA formally informed healthcare professionals and patients of the possibility of severe and sometimes incapacitating bone, joint, and/or muscle (musculoskeletal) pain in patients taking bisphosphonates. This severe musculoskeletal pain discussed in this alert is in contrast to the acute phase response characterized by fever, chills, bone pain, myalgias, and arthralgias that sometimes accompanies [...]
Today was the Dev's first full day back at school since the holidays. We all took it easy for nearly two weeks, however as of this morning reality has fully inched its way back into our lives. Thankfully my boy got back into the swing of things quickly. Upon entering his classroom he was literally [...]
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (COX-2 Inhibitors) have been available for many years and are primarily used for the treatment of arthritic conditions. They have for many arthritis suffers been an absolute gift from G-d. They provide their anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting COX enzymes. There is accumulating evidence from animal models, epidemiologic studies and clinical trials, [...]
One of the most common problems brought about by treatment of prostate cancer is erectile dysfunction (ED). The degree of dysfunction varies from complete inability to experience any sort of erection to just a slight softening of the erection. The degree of the dysfunction will ultimately vary among different men. Immediately after surgery almost all [...]
Senator Charles Schumer (D.NY) and Representative Jim Marshall (D.GA) have introduced THE THOMAS J. MANTON PROSTATE CANCER EARLY DETECTION AND TREATMENT ACT OF 2007. The original bill had been introduced into the 109th Congress, but died in committee. This bill would amend the Public Health Service Act and title XIX of the Social Security Act [...]