Diabetes drug is effective in treating PCOS The Star-Ledger
My doctor told me I have polycystic ovary syndrome. Why did he prescribe a medicine used for the treatment of diabetes? The medicine is called metformin (Glucophage).
The 2006 International Research Scholars from Canada and Latin America Howard Hughes Medical Institute
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RAFAEL R. CASTILLO, MD - LUIS P., a 59-year-old high school teacher, noticed that he has been gradually losing weight, around 20 lb over a six-month period. He attributed this to his diabetes and thought it might be a good thing that he was shedding some pounds.
Customizing Treatment with PEGASYSR May Improve Chances for Success in Hepatitis C Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
BOSTON----Patients with chronic hepatitis C who respond quickly to PEGASYS® and COPEGUS® may have an excellent chance of achieving treatment success with a shortened course of therapy, according to interim results presented at the 57th Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases .
Roche Oral Polymerase Inhibitor R1626 Shows Strong Antiviral Activity in Chronic Hepatitis C Patients in Early Trial Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
BOSTON----New clinical data on the hepatitis C polymerase inhibitor R1626 - currently in development by Roche - show viral reductions greater than those described for other polymerase inhibitors, according to data presented at the 57th Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases .
Smoking ban leads to increased littering in Highlands The Scotsman
THE smoking ban has led to a litter problem outside pubs and public areas in the Highlands.
Roche Advances Oral Polymerase Inhibitor into Phase II Study in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
NUTLEY, N.J.----Roche today announced the initiation of the first Phase II study to evaluate R1626, an investigational polymerase inhibitor, for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C.
An Egg Defiled: ; Sculptor Brings His Response to His Wifes Ovarian Cancer to Huntington Museum of Art RedNova
By Bob Schwarz If you go "body image - body essence: Viewing Ovarian Cancer Through the Art of Sculpture" is on display at the Huntington Museum of Art on Saturday to Dec. 31. John Magnan will talk about his sculpture during a gallery walk at 1 p.m. Saturday.


- November 15, 2002 - American Family Physician
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Abnormal hair growth will slow down and ovulation may return after a few months of use. These medications will not cause a person to become diabetic.
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Saw palmetto has been extensively studied, over the past several years, for the treatment of ( BPH ) enlarged prostate in men. Saw palmetto is now being
Hirsutism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
But the actual causes should be evaluated by physicians, who can with a few blood tests pinpoint the specific origin of the abnormal hair growth and advise
Hair - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Increased body hair on women following the male pattern can be referred to as hirsutism. An excessive and abnormal hair growth on the body of males and
Abnormal Hair Growth in a Patient With Head and Neck Cancer
At that time, cetuximab and carboplatin were discontinued. Three months later, the abnormal hair growth and the acneiform follicular eruption resolved.
Hair - MSN Encarta
Disorders of the hair shaft or hair follicle cause abnormal growth or abnormal or premature falling of the hair. Certain abnormal conditions such as dull or
Adolescent Health Curriculum - Puberty - Abnormal Growth and
Puberty - Abnormal Growth and Development (A2). Go to text Go to questions Physical examination: He appears to have dry skin and dry hair. Question