Wednesday, March 01, 2006

translator Medical Translator Used Successfully. [Slashdot] 11:21:38 PM    comment

memory First compound found to block progression of Alzheimer's. Researchers at UC Irvine have found that a new compound not only relieves the cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, but also reduces the two types of brain lesions that are hallmarks of this devastating disease, thereby blocking its progression. [Science Blog -] 5:10:34 PM    comment

depression FDA approves first patch to treat the blues. The Food and Drug Administration today approved Emsam, the first skin patch for use in treating major depression. The once a day patch works by delivering selegiline, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor or MAOI, through the skin and into the bloodstream. At its lowest strength, Emsam can be used without the dietary restrictions that are needed for all oral MAO inhibitors that are approved for treating major depression. [Science Blog -] 3:03:52 PM    comment