Health & Medical News

Student loan deferment program restored — for now

November 26th, 2007    Posted by: Dr. Dobson

An economic hardship student loan deferment program that medical school graduates use as they go through residency will remain in place until fall of 2008, and more students are eligible to participate.

The U.S. Dept. of Education announced Nov. 1 that it will temporarily reinstate the program, with a final decision on its fate due next year.

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New drug may restore memory with Alzheimer’s disease

November 17th, 2007    Posted by: Dr. Dobson

An anti-psychotic drug already approved in the U.S. to treat adults and adolescents with schizophrenia may soon be available for youngsters age 10 to 17 years of age suffering from bipolar disorder.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given priority review status to the drug Abilify which is manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb and Otsuka Pharmaceutical.

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