New guidelines for prescribing cholesterol-lowering medications are efficient and cost-effective, according to two new studies. The new research, published in…
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New heart drug guidelines efficient and cost effective
New guidelines for prescribing cholesterol-lowering medications are efficient and cost-effective, according to two new studies. The new research, published in…
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6 crucial questions to ask before filling a prescription
“Do you have any questions?” You’ll hear it from your doctor, the nurse and likely the pharmacist when you get…
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Scientists find potential new therapy for hard-to-treat pediatric asthma patients
Between 40 and 70 percent of childhood asthma patients don’t respond well to common treatment, but because doctors believe a…
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AstraZeneca lung cancer drug delays disease by more than a year
An experimental lung cancer pill from AstraZeneca delays disease progression by more than a year, according to new data presented…
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Patient dumping in America: Hospitals discharging sick homeless back onto the street
Skid Row marks a 40- to 50-block area in downtown Los Angeles where streets are lined with tents and tarps,…
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Epilepsy drug shows promise in treating alcohol dependence
A drug typically used to treat epilepsy may also be effective in treating alcoholism, the results of a clinical trial…
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Novartis said on Tuesday U.S. regulators have granted breakthrough therapy status for its investigational compound bimagrumab for the potential treatment…
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Anti-AIDS pill, vaginal gel fail in Africa study
Trying to prevent HIV infection through vaginal gels or daily tablets has proven ineffective in the southern African region ravaged…
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Single yellow fever shot is enough, WHO says
The World Health Organization says a yellow fever booster vaccination given 10 years after the initial shot isn’t necessary. The…
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