New York-The federal government on Friday showed green signal to biotech major Genentech Inc. for marketing its best selling drug Avastin as a medication for late stage breast cancer, a decision welcomed by some but condemned by others concerned about the efficiency and cost of the drug.

Previously the drug has been approved to treat colon and lung cancer. The Food and Drug Administration’s decision clears the way for doctors to recommend the drug for women who have metastatic breast cancer. In the past, doctors were prescribing avastin for such women on an unapproved or “off label” basis. Though it is a legal thing it makes insurance coverage less probable.

The FDA decision has been made following the claim by U.S. Biotechnology Company last week that a study of Avastin used with chemotherapy prolonged progression free survival significantly in patients with breast cancer.

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Doctors are providing alternative positive methods for depression. Doctors and Gps of London have prescribed exercises for the patients of depression. This is in the increasing ratio. In addition to medication or psychotherapy, you can find some exercises if you suffer from depression or anxiety. The physical and psychological benefits of exercise can improve your symptoms of anxiety and depression.

“There is a great awareness and evidence about the benefits of exercise and the feedback from patients is positive.” - Said Professor Steve Field, chairman of the Royal College of General Practitioner (GP) services.

Three years ago only 5% of the patients were prescribed where as now it has increased to 22%. – reported by a survey conducted by Mental Health Foundation found. “Exercise can relieve depression through improving self-esteem and by relieving feelings of isolation” – report given by the researchers.

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