BP’s gross negligence in misconduct caused the worst off-shore oil spill ever in the history of U.S. Finally, a federal judge ruled that BP must pay billions in civil penalties. The oil company already agreed to pay $4 billion, but according to the ruling made by U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier, BP could end up paying a total of $18 billion. BP is not the only company involved in the worst oil … [Read more...]
FDA okays Northera capsules to Treat rare Blood Pressure ailment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given green signal to Chelsea Therapeutics 's new drug Northera that helps in treating a rare low blood pressure disorder. Northera capsules (droxidopa) got approval from the federal agency early this week. The drug helps in treating a rare form of low blood pressure disorder called neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (NOH). Neurogenic orthostatic … [Read more...]
Scientists design new implantable device to treat blood pressure
The researchers in Germany have successfully developed an implantable device that can reduce blood pressure significantly by sending electrical signals to the brain. There are 24 individual electrodes in the new device that are integrated into a micro-machined cuff. The device is designed in such a way that it could be wrapped around the vagal nerve. These nerves extend from the brainstem to … [Read more...]