Health News
Pfizer to Acquire Excaliard Pharmaceuticals
Pfizer Inc. and Excaliard Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Pfizer will acquire Excaliard, a privately owned biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drugs for the treatment of skin fibrosis, more commonly referred to as skin scarring. The acquisition is expected to close before the end of the year.
Frequency Of Cold Sores Is In The Genes
It's never a nice surprise when a cold sore appears around your lips. But why does this happen to some people more frequently than others?
FDA Focus on TNF Blockers
A class of drugs is now under suspicion of causing cancer in children, adolescents and young adults under the age of 30. These are called Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) blockers, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released an update regarding its ongoing safety review of these drugs.
Diagnosing Soreness From Psoriasis
It is important to diagnose a disease early so that the patient can start treatment as soon as possible. But many patients - such as those with psoriatic arthritis - go months or years without a diagnosis.
Beta Blockers Block More than High BP
One type of medication may do the job of two: Control high blood pressure and melanoma tumor growth.
Baldness and Hair Loss – Going Extinct?
Baldness could become a choice rather than a begrudging and dreaded part of aging - now that we have a better understanding of the chemical conversation process.
In Need of Vitamin D
Sitting in the sun can help you get healthy doses of vitamin D. But it seems some people with a certain form of arthritis are not getting enough of the sun's rays.
Inconsistent Care for Kids with Psoriasis
Kids who suffer from the skin condition psoriasis battle with dry, itchy, flaky skin that can cause sore patches. It affects one percent of children and can last a lifetime.
My Face Keeps Breaking Out
In spite of developments in the treatment of acne, scientists do not have a definitive explanation for the cause of acne. Now there are questions regarding the effectiveness of treatments.
Researchers Tee Off on Psoriatic Arthritis
Two recently published studies on Psoriatic Arthritis reveals new insights on environmental conditions that may affect the development of the autoimmune disease.