BP stops the oil completely, waits to see if cap and well will hold
July 15, 2010
Environmental
BP announced today that its new cap over the well in the Gulf of Mexico has killed the flow of oil for the first time since April. The company has been gradually closing the vents on the new cap since ... Read More
Diabetic gastroparesis treatment shows well in clinical trials
July 15, 2010
Pharmaceutical
Tranzyme Pharama says its new treatment for diabetic gastroparesis, a disabling disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents, has shown positive results in phase II clinical trials among diabetic patients with the digestive disorder. The ... Read More
Women with high blood pressure should use caution with ‘the pill’
July 15, 2010
Pharmaceutical
Women who have high blood pressure should use caution when taking birth control pills because the estrogen in oral contraceptives puts them at greater risk of developing blood clots and heart problems. High blood pressure affects about 74.5 million people ... Read More
BP proceeding with caution to test new cap on leaking oil well
July 15, 2010
Environmental
After calling a halt to pressure tests on its new cap Wednesday at the request of the federal government, today BP is again proceeding slowly and cautiously to test the new cap it has installed over the wellhead at the ... Read More
Dark cloud hangs over Avandia despite FDA vote to keep it on market
July 15, 2010
Pharmaceutical
After two days of deliberation, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted Wednesday to keep the diabetes drug Avandia on the market despite studies that suggest the medication puts people at greater risk of heart attacks and strokes. ... Read More
Unprofitable antivenom business leads to dangerous shortage
July 15, 2010
Pharmaceutical
Summer is the perfect time to experience the great outdoors, but you may want to use caution when you come in contact with nature’s creatures. It’s frightening enough to encounter dangerous snakes, spiders or scorpions while camping or hiking, but ... Read More