clinical research

Studies Find New Drugs Greatly Lower Cholesterol

Studies find new drugs greatly lower cholesterol
[rewrite]"We were very, very pleased" about how well patients accepted the shots, and if they offer better results, especially for those with inherited conditions, "people will accept it," said Dr. Michael Koren of Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research in …[/rewrite]
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Muzzled by Monsanto
[rewrite]If they can be replaced — an experimental treatment known as microRNA replacement therapy — then doctors could theoretically stop the proliferation of cancer cells. … From our perspective it was disappointing, because we saw this as a real …[/rewrite]
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Is There a Pharmaceutical Drug That Is Safer and More Beneficial Than Marijuana?

Question by jose: Is there a pharmaceutical drug that is safer and more beneficial than marijuana?
[rewrite]Marijuana in the natural form, being smoked, eaten, or vaporized (to remove carcinogenic properties). Is there anything out there, man made, that can benefit more illnesses, diseases, disorders both physical and psychological, etc?
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@ vincent, Marinol isn’t cheap, has some unwanted side effects, and has to be taken orally so it rules out patients with strong nausea (like chemo patients) who can’t keep their food down

Special Unit to Help Kids With Severe Internet Addiction

Special unit to help kids with severe internet addiction
[rewrite]The fifth edition last year identified “internet gaming disorder” as a “condition warranting more clinical research and experience''. Child psychiatrist Dr Philip Tam, who specialises in treating internet addiction, is pushing to standardise diagnosis …[/rewrite]
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Facility treats young internet addicts
[rewrite]There are reported to be over 300 internet addiction treatment centres in China. Their existence shows there is demand from worried parents who want help for their children. According to a survey, more than 24 million young Chinese are addicted to the …[/rewrite]
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Is Marijuana an “ok” Drug?

Question by Amber: Is marijuana an “ok” drug?
[rewrite]Some people think it’s ok to smoke weed, and a lot of times it’s socially accepted. What do you think?
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Answer by superrelax
i’ve smoked herb for a long time. im healthy and successful…and i won’t be dying of cigarette-related cancer anytime soon, either. know the facts: there are zero reported marijuana induced deaths per year. AND i’ve never tried any other drugs in my life. so, if you want to label anything as dangerous, label the ones that warrant that label: alcohol and cigarettes. not to mention the people who find a better alternative to prescription drugs in marijuana to relieve pain caused by such things as cancer, glaucoma, MS…the list can go on.

How Addiction Affects the Brain by Mel Pohl, MD, FASAM of Las Vegas Recovery Center

How Addiction Affects the Brain by Mel Pohl, MD, FASAM of Las Vegas Recovery Center — Mel Pohl, of Central Recovery Treatment’s renowned inpatient chronic pain and addiction treatment center, Las Vegas Recovery Center, gave a presentation on a…


Strip Scribbles: Penn vs. Florence Henderson; Criss Angel debuts 'Magic Jam
[rewrite]Our colleagues at Vegas Inc honor 16 leading local ladies at its annual “Women to Watch” at Hyde Bellagio benefiting Cancer Treatment Centers of America. My friend Kate Zhong, who is director of clinical research and development at the Cleveland Clinic …[/rewrite]
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Drugs Legislation Is Hampering Clinical Research, Warns David Nutt

Drugs legislation is hampering clinical research, warns David Nutt
In 2009, Prof Nutt was sacked by the then overall health secretary, Alan Johnson, from his submit as chair of the government&#39s Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs for publicly stating that alcohol and tobacco had been far more dangerous than LSD, ecstasy and cannabis.
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Company seeks to add belt buckle to apparel line
He met Carpenter, who had also dealt with substance abuse demons, when he spoke throughout 1 of the rehab&#39s meetings. Mickelson shared the Crazy Cowboy Firm business program with Carpenter and the two have worked together because. “It all just fell into&nbsp…
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