March 8, 2009
Wearing medication patches during MRI scan may possibly lead to burns.
Wired PR News Individuals who use a nicotine or medication patch are advised to not wear them while receiving an MRI scan. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), patients who wear these types of patches should notify their physicians before receiving an MRI due […]
March 8, 2009
The University of Vermont reaches a settlement with the widow of a car crash victim.
Wired PR News – The University of Vermont has agreed to a settlement with the widow of a man who died in a fatal car crash in 2001. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the university will pay $325,000 to […]
February 22, 2009
A new cherry flavored drug for malaria has been launched in countries throughout Africa.
WiredPRNews.com – A new drug for treating malaria in children has been launched onto the market. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Novartis, a Swiss pharmaceutical company has created a child-friendly version of the Coartem malaria pill which is dissolvable in […]
February 21, 2009
The owner of a chimpanzee killed after an attack backtracks claim that she gave it Xanax beforehand.
WiredPRNews.com – The owner of a large chimpanzee that attacked a man Monday, and was subsequently killed, now states she did not give the animal Xanax as was previously stated. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Sandra Herold […]
December 13, 2008
A recent report suggests a medication used to strengthen bones may be an ideal complement to treatments used to attack breast cancer cells.
Wired PR News.com – As reported by the Associated Press (AP), use of the bone drug Zometa may help treatments that shrink breast cancer tumors and reduce the need for radical surgery. The […]
