Curry for Arthritis

Posted by john on October 30th, 2006 — in Celebrex Top News

(Ivanhoe Newswire) — A spice commonly used in curries and other South Asian dishes may help treat arthritis.
A new report from the National Institutes of Health reveals turmeric — a flowering plant in the ginger family — has anti-arthritic benefits.
Researchers used an experimental compound containing turmeric that was similar to over the counter turmeric […]

Public Nuisances

Posted by john on October 27th, 2006 — in Celebrex Top News

It is a fact of American journalism that it is almost always in a state of agitation. Its practitioners should, with a few notable exceptions, be on medication at all times. For the newsrooms of America, I would prescribe one of the many fine tranquilizers produced by our leading pharmaceutical companies.
An example of the agitation […]

BYU To Sue Pfizer Over Celebrex Drug

Posted by john on October 24th, 2006 — in Celebrex Top News

SALT LAKE CITY Brigham Young University is suing Pfizer Inc., accusing the pharmaceutical company of defrauding the school of at least $1 billion and credit for work that led to development of the drug Celebrex.
The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court Wednesday seeks unspecified damages, but notes Celebrex sales have exceeded $20 billion.
Celebrex is a […]

BYU vs. Pfizer: Scientist advised to ‘hang it up’

Posted by john on October 24th, 2006 — in Celebrex Top News

For years, he watches while other scientists allegedly take credit for his university research and drug maker Pfizer pockets billions in profits without sharing. Then the lawyers take charge, and he allows himself to dream.
A bottomless endowment. A building or hospital wing bearing his name. His own parking spot on campus.
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Pain Relief For Neonatal Circumcision: A Follow-up Of Residency Training Practices

Posted by john on October 16th, 2006 — in Celebrex Top News

UroToday.com - One of the primary concerns parents have with newborn circumcisions is pain control. Local anesthesia has been proven beneficial for post circumcision pain relief. However, this might not always be the clinical practice. This study by Yawman et al assessed the current training practices regarding the provision of effective analgesia for routine newborn […]