FDA Approves Xeloda® Oral Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer Treatment

Oct 10, 2005 at 02:59 pm by steve

After a two-year long international clinical trial involving 2000 patients, the FDA approved the first oral chemotherapy drug for the adjuvant treatment of Dukes' C colon canc.... Read More

Study Finds new ER Procedures Reduces Numbers Who Leave Without Being Seen

Oct 10, 2005 at 02:58 pm by steve

In emergency departments around the country, many of the patients who show up needing help never get it — and leave before ever seeing a doctor. According to the General.... Read More

Companies Getting Aggressive in Putting Lid on Insurance Hikes

Oct 10, 2005 at 02:56 pm by steve

Largely by assessing steadily rising co-pays for employees, companies have been able to ratchet down next year's increases in healthcare premiums to the lowest level in five y.... Read More

How Can Relationships Between Physicians and Hospitals Improve?

Oct 10, 2005 at 02:53 pm by steve

Though strained relationships between physicians and hospitals get the most attention, many are finding ways to work to their mutual benefit. There is no one solution, but eve.... Read More

New Microscope Technology Offers Real-Time Nano View

Oct 10, 2005 at 02:50 pm by steve

A new adapter to traditional microscopes is expected to take light microscopy to a new level. Developed by a professor at Auburn University, the CytoViva allows resolutions be.... Read More
Birmingham Medical News November 2024 Cover

November 2024

Nov 26, 2024 at 01:11 pm by kbarrettalley

Your November 2024 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!