Prostate News Archive
21-Oct-2007
Nicotine Patch Decreases Post-Surgical Pain (Science Daily)
The use of a nicotine patch -- successfully used to help many smokers decrease their dependency on nicotine -- was shown to reduce pain in men after prostate removal surgery in a new anesthesiology study. While morphine and other opioids (narcotics) remain the most commonly prescribed post-operative pain medications, many patients fear the side effects from these drugs, which can include ... Hall of famer still on the ball (Boston Globe)
WEYMOUTH - Frank Murano loves to play ball and, at age 86, he not only keeps up a rigorous game schedule across the country but has earned a spot in the National Senior Softball Hall of Fame. Support group meets (Burlington Post)
On Thursday (Oct. 25), the Burlington Prostate Cancer Support group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Canadian Cancer Society office at 1251 Northside Rd. The group offers information and support. Bioxell mulls marketing partnership for key prostate drug Elocalcitol UPDATE (FinanzNachrichten)
ZURICH (Thomson Financial) - Bioxell SpA ( Nachrichten ) is considering forming a partnership to market its key prostate drug Elocalcitol, CEO Francesco Sinigaglia said at the pharmaceutical group's R&D day in Zurich.
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