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Eligibility of patients with atrial fibrillation for new oral anticoagulants.
Clear-cell variant of calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (Pindborg tumor) in the mandible.
We present an uncommon case (female patient aged 59 years) of the clear-cell variant of calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT) (also known as Pindborg tumor) in the mandible. The clinical char...
To evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of a three-dimensional augmented reality system incorporating integral videography for imaging oral and maxillofacial regions, based on preoperative computed t...
A case of hemangiopericytoma of the soft palate with articulate disorder and dysphagia.
We report a case of hemangiopericytoma of the soft palate of 60-year-old patient, who noticed a mass of the soft palate and experienced difficulty in speaking. We found a pediculate, hard, elastic mas...
Adequate phosphate intake is important for the prevention of metabolic bone disease in preterm infants. The European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition recommends a dail...
OPINION STATEMENT: Neurosarcoidosis can involve either the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), or both. The clinical manifestations are varied and include cranial neurop...
Artemisinin, a poorly water-soluble antimalarial drug, presents a low and erratic bioavailability upon oral administration. The aim of this work was to study an agglomerated powder dosage form for ora...
The 100th FDI World Dental Congress.
The 100th FDI World Dental Congress was held in Hong Kong from 29 August to 1 September 2012. This article gives a report on the congress, which saw the first FDI World Oral Health Recognition Award b...
Academic background of oral and maxillofacial specialty trainees in the United Kingdom.
Introduction The academic profile of a specialty can be measured in a number of ways. In the selection process for entry into higher training in oral & maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) and for interface f...
In the near future, nanotechnology is envisaged for large-scale use. Hence health and safety issues of nanoparticles (NPs) should be promptly addressed. Twenty-eight-day oral toxicity, genotoxicity, b...
News Articles
Author LizB on Talking Teeth with Tots: New Kid’s Book for Daily Dental Care
Dental nurse releases children’s book to improve oral hygiene. London, UK (PRWEB) May 26, 2013 Learning proper oral care at a young age is imperative for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. By ma...
2-Year-Old Drug Takes Top Rx Slot from Warfarin
(MedPage Today) -- The oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban (Xarelto) -- first approved by the FDA in 2011 -- is now being prescribed by cardiologists more often than warfarin, according to the latest figur...
Astellas submits Japan application for enzalutamide
Astellas Pharma Inc. (Tokyo:4503) and Medivation Inc. (NASDAQ:MDVN) said the pharma submitted a regulatory application to Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) for enzalutamide to treat...
Plecanatide Eases Chronic Constipation
The novel agent belongs to a new class of oral therapies known as guanylate cyclase-C receptor agonists. Medscape Medical News
Astellas seeks Japan approval of Xtandi
Following a go-ahead for marketing approval in the EU last month, Medivation's novel prostate cancer drug enzalutamide has been filed for approval in Japan by ex-US global licensee Astellas. The on...
Las Vegas, NV, May 24, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Dr Paresh B Patel of Charlotte and Lenoir, North Carolina, was honored to present the latest advancements of the Zest Locator system and the benefits of the s...
Spring Bank Pharmaceuticals starts Phase I study of SB 9200 for treatment of HCV infection
Spring Bank Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines for the treatment of viral infections, today announced that it has initiated dosing in a Phase I study of...
Type: Original PaperArtemisinin, a poorly water-soluble antimalarial drug, presents a low and erratic bioavailability upon oral administration. The aim of this work was to study an agglomerated powder...
EMA recommends measures to minimise Dianette’s risks
Benefits of Dianette (cyproterone acetate 2mg, ethinylestradiol 35micrograms) and its generics outweigh the risks, provided that several measures are taken to minimise the risk of thromboembolism, th...
Oral Insulin: All Mouth, or an Injection of Hope for Type 1 Diabetes?
Can oral insulin succeed where other alternative delivery methods have failed? Dan Stanton, from in-Pharmatechnologist.com assesses its chances.
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Izun Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Izun Pharmaceuticals is a US based pharmaceutical company with a wholly owned R&D center in Israel. Izunâs technology platform allows it to develop botanical drugs by optimiz...
AAIPharma Services Corp. is a leading provider of contract services that support all phases of drug development. The company’s wide array of capabilities includes analytical chemistry, formula...
Puma Biotechnology, Inc. is a development stage biopharmaceutical company that acquires and develops innovative products for the treatment of various forms of cancer. The Company...
Merck and Cardiome Pharma Corp.
In April 2009, Cardiome and Merck announced a collaboration and license agreement for the development and commercialization of vernakalant. The agreement provides Merck, Sharp and...
AZ-TMJ is a clinic focused on the treatment of TMJ, Severe Headaches and Sleep Apnea, all of which can be symptoms of an issue with the Temporomandibular Joint, which is where the...
APR Applied Pharma Research s.a. and Labtec GmbH
APR is an independent, international and integrated Healthcare Company headquartered in Switzerland with a subsidiary in Charlotte (NC, USA) and focused on three major areas: Deli...
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Household Surface Care, Fabric Care and Pet Nutrition. In the U.S., Co...
American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) is the voice of dental education. Its members include all U.S. and Canadian dental schools and many allied and postdoctoral dental...
TONIX Pharmaceuticals is developing new therapies for challenging disorders of the central nervous system (CNS). The Company targets conditions characterized by significant unmet...
Thommen Medical, with its headquarters in Waldenburg, Switzerland, designs, manufactures and distributes implants and surgical instruments for oral implantology. Thommen Medical q...
Clinical Trials
Relative Bioavailability of Oral Suspension of Rivaroxaban Compared to Standard Tablet
Rivaroxaban is a substance developed for use in the treatment of blood coagulation disorders. Thrombosis (blood clots) can occur as a result of excessive coagulation activity in the blood...
This prospective randomised study comparing administration of a hypo-osmolar oral hydration solution with the classical hydration via IV (intravenous) infusion in premature infants of more...
1. To determine the safety and tolerability of oral Cellcept when used in combination with weekly intramuscular Avonex in early MS. 2. To document changes in exacerbation frequency...
Oral Dexamethasone for Treatment of Migraine
The aim of this project is to determine if a single dose of oral dexamethasone at the time of discharge from the ED [after successful treatment] prevents rebound headache. Hypothesis: Tha...
A Phase I Study of Oral Topotecan as a Radiosensitizing Agent in Patients With Rectal Carcinoma
This is an open-label, single center, phase I study designed to determine the MTD or oral topotecan as a radiosensitizing agent in the treatment of rectal cancer patients. Sequential cohor...
To evaluate the preference of subjects for Minirin® oral lyophilisate treatment compared with Minirin® tablet treatment after 6 weeks. To compare efficacy of the 2 formulations at the e...
Oral Contraceptives in the Metabolic Syndrome
Oral contraceptives (OCs) are the most widely used method of reversible birth control. However, the long-term cardiovascular safety of the widely used low-dose OCs (ethinyl-estradiol < 50...
Efficacy and Safety Study of Cilostazol to Prevent Reoccurrence of Stroke
The study design is subject to relevant SFDA regulations about clinical trials. This indication was approved in Japan in 2003. From the end of May 2004 to the end of Dec. 2004, 720 patien...
Cervical metastasis is the single most important prognostic factor in head and neck cancers. Appropriate management of the neck is therefore of paramount importance in the treatment of the...
To evaluate and to compare efficacy and safety of a dual regimen with oral modified release tacrolimus FK506E (MR4) / steroids versus a dual regimen with oral tacrolimus FK506 / steroids i...
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B.6.3 Describe the mode of action of oral contraceptives IB Chemistry SL
Remember 3 of these facts! 1) Changes the release of hormones 2) Prevent ovulation/egg release 3) Prevent attachment to egg to uterus / thin lining of the ut...
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Estrogenic Steroids, Alkylated
Estrogenic STEROIDS with aliphatic hydrocarbon chain substitution on C17 or other position. 17-alpha-ALKYLATION renders the molecule more stable, resistant to metabolic degradation, and improves oral efficacy. Examples of synthetic alkyl estrogens include ETHINYL ESTRADIOL and MESTRANOL. Substitutions at other sites generates antiestrogenic and cytotoxic properties.
Haemophilus Parainfluenzae
A species of gram-negative bacteria in the genus HAEMOPHILUS, ubiquitous in the human ORAL CAVITY and PHARYNX. It has low pathogenicity but is occasionally implicated in ENDOCARDITIS in humans.
Haemophilus Paraphrophilus
A species of gram-negative bacteria in the genus HAEMOPHILUS, found in the normal flora of the human ORAL CAVITY and PHARYNX. It can cause SUBACUTE BACTERIAL ENDOCARDITIS; and BRAIN ABSCESS, among other conditions.
Contraception, Postcoital
Means of postcoital intervention to avoid pregnancy, such as the administration of POSTCOITAL CONTRACEPTIVES to prevent FERTILIZATION of an egg or implantation of a fertilized egg (OVUM IMPLANTATION).
Mycoplasma Salivarium
A species of gram-negative bacteria strongly implicated in oral infection, PERIODONTAL DISEASES, eye and ear disorders, and SEPTIC ARTHRITIS.
