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Heartburn Drugs Can Thwart Popular Blood Thinner
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 16:00
Combination can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, U.S. officials say.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Food & Drug Administration, Drugs: Misc, Blood Disorders


Qutenza Approved for Post-Shingles Nerve Pain
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 11:36
Active ingredient is found in chili peppers
News Topics : Pain, Herpes Zoster (Shingles), Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals


Lysteda Approved for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 09:00
Designed to help blood to clot
News Topics : Menstruation, Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals


Another Swine Flu Vaccine Approved for Children
Fri Nov 13, 2009, 14:23
CSL's shot now for ages 6 months and older
News Topics : Immunization, Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals


FDA Questions Safety of Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks
Fri Nov 13, 2009, 14:00
Companies asked to show proof of safety and lawfulness of selling such beverages.
News Topics : Food & Drug Administration, Caffeine / Coffee / Tea, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol & Kids


Web Giants Urge FDA to Update Ad Guidelines
Fri Nov 13, 2009, 14:00
Google and Yahoo join forces with drug makers at Internet marketing hearing.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health, Food & Drug Administration, Drugs: Misc


Trial Data on Anti-Seizure Drug Might Have Been Manipulated: Report
Wed Nov 11, 2009, 17:00
Study found outcome measures differed between company documents, published reports.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health, Prescription Drugs, Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals, Clinical Trials


Istodax Approved for Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Fri Nov 06, 2009, 15:32
It's a disfiguring cancer affecting the skin
News Topics : Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals, Cancer: Leukemia


FDA Initiative Seeks to Reduce Accidental Overdoses
Wed Nov 04, 2009, 16:00
The program will enlist health-care workers, drug makers, consumers, patients.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Prescription Drugs, Food & Drug Administration, Drugs: Misc, Drug Interactions


FDA Issues Warning for Diabetes Drug
Tue Nov 03, 2009, 12:00
Reports of kidney problems for those using Byetta prompted action.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health, Kidney Problems: Misc, Food & Drug Administration, Diabetes: Drugs


Arzerra Approved for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Tue Oct 27, 2009, 10:40
Affects some 16,000 people annually
News Topics : Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals, Cancer: Leukemia


Sebelius: There Will Be Swine Flu Vaccine for All Who Want It
Mon Oct 26, 2009, 12:00
But the HHS secretary admits that delays are limiting supplies so far.
News Topics : Vaccines, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Infections: Misc, Food & Drug Administration, Flu, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Centers for Disease Control


Obama Declares Swine Flu a National Emergency
Mon Oct 26, 2009, 06:00
Action allows hospitals to better handle large numbers of patients as outbreak spreads
News Topics : Vaccines, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Infections: Misc, Food & Drug Administration, Flu, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Centers for Disease Control


Swine Flu Vaccine Still in Short Supply
Fri Oct 23, 2009, 17:00
Goal of 40 million doses by end of October won't be met, CDC says.
News Topics : Vaccines, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Infections: Misc, Food & Drug Administration, Flu, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Centers for Disease Control


Seasonal Flu Vaccine Approved for Children
Tue Oct 20, 2009, 12:05
Fluarix sanctioned for kids aged 3 to 17
News Topics : Immunization, Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals


Votrient Approved for Advanced Kidney Cancer
Tue Oct 20, 2009, 10:34
Designed to thwart blood vessel growth in tumors
News Topics : Kidney Cancer, Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals


Gardasil Approved to Prevent Genital Warts in Males
Mon Oct 19, 2009, 16:10
Caused by human papillomavirus
News Topics : Skin Disorders: Warts, Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals


Micardis Given Wider Approval
Mon Oct 19, 2009, 14:29
For cardiac patients who can't take an ACE inhibitor
News Topics : Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals


Minnesota Pig Infected With H1N1 Flu
Mon Oct 19, 2009, 16:00
Federal officials say there's no danger in eating pork products.
News Topics : Vaccines, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Infections: Misc, Food & Drug Administration, Flu, Centers for Disease Control


11 More Children Die From Swine Flu: CDC
Sat Oct 17, 2009, 10:35
And vaccine production delays mean fewer shots will be available by month's end.
News Topics : Vaccines, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Infections: Misc, Food & Drug Administration, Flu, Centers for Disease Control

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Study found one more than doubled chances, while both increased risk eightfold.

Combo Treatment Beneficial in Biliary-Tract Cancer Study - Nov 23, 2009, 09:00
Adding drug to chemo regimen may improve patient outcomes, research suggests.

Genetic Variant Slows AIDS Progression - Nov 23, 2009, 09:00
HIV patients who have it take longer to get sick, study finds.

Weight May Not Drive Racial Disparities in Colon Cancer - Nov 23, 2009, 09:00
Co-existing illnesses also don't explain why more blacks die than whites, study finds.







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