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Iressa as Good as Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer
Fri Nov 21, 2008, 09:00
Daily pill easier to take, has fewer side effects than chemotherapy, experts say.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Chemotherapy, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung

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Cancer Drug Ups Risk of Clots in Veins
Tue Nov 18, 2008, 16:00
Those on Avastin faced 33% increased risk of dangerous side effect.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Kidney Cancer, Food & Drug Administration, Drugs: Misc, Drug Approvals, Cancer: Colon, Cancer: Breast, Blood Disorders

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Enrollment for Medicare Drug Plans Begins Again
Fri Nov 14, 2008, 12:00
Changes since last year mean seniors should shop wisely, experts say.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Insurance: Medicare, Drugs: Misc, Aging: Misc

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Heart Failure Accounts for 37% of Medicare Spending
Wed Nov 12, 2008, 12:00
Patients with the condition see doctors far more frequently, study finds.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Insurance: Medicare, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Health Biz: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Doctors

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Asthma 'Rescue' Inhalers Are Changing
Mon Nov 10, 2008, 09:00
New types better for environment, but will require some adjustment, experts say.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Environment, Drugs: Misc, Asthma

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Statin Might Help More People Fight Heart Disease Than Thought
Mon Nov 10, 2008, 07:00
Crestor worked well in those with normal LDL but slightly elevated CRP levels, study finds.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Cholesterol: Dietary

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Written Instructions Cut Bleeding Risk for Blood Thinner Use
Sat Nov 08, 2008, 09:00
Study found additional guidance led to fewer side effects.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Prescription Drugs, Heart Attack: Drugs, Gastrointestinal Problems, Drugs: Misc, Doctors, Brain

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'Prescription Switching' Would Make Most Patients Unhappy
Thu Nov 06, 2008, 09:00
Substituting cheaper drug for more expensive one should be transparent, experts say.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: HMOs, Health Costs, Health Biz: Misc

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When It Comes to Prescription Drugs, Get Smart
Wed Nov 05, 2008, 09:00
A well-informed consumer will be a healthy one, too.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Drug Interactions, Doctors

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Extended Therapy Helps Drug-Addicted Teens
Tue Nov 04, 2008, 16:00
Use of detoxification medications produces noticeable results, study says.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Drugs: Illicit, Behavior, Addiction

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Use of Kids' Meds on the Increase
Mon Nov 03, 2008, 09:00
Obesity and its complications driving the trend, researchers say.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Obesity, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Diabetes: Type II, Diabetes: Misc, Diabetes: Drugs, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD), Asthma

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Study Sheds Light on Painkillers' Heart Risk
Mon Nov 03, 2008, 17:00
Cox-2 drugs, like Celebrex, less safe than Cox-1 drugs, like naproxen, study says.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Pain, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Food & Drug Administration, Drugs: Misc, Digestion, Arthritis: Misc

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Almost Half of Women Have Sexual Problems
Fri Oct 31, 2008, 09:00
But study found only 12% are upset about it.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Sex: Disorders, Sex, Prescription Drugs

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Combo Treatment Best for Anxiety Disorder in Kids
Thu Oct 30, 2008, 16:00
Zoloft, cognitive behavior therapy also work well alone, study finds.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Prescription Drugs, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Anxiety

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Statins Lower Blood Marker for Prostate Cancer
Thu Oct 30, 2008, 16:00
But it's not clear if the cholesterol-lowering drugs protect against the disease.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Men's Problems: Misc, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Drugs: Misc, Cholesterol: Dietary, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Misc, Blood Disorders

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U.S. Hospitals Lag in Patient Satisfaction
Wed Oct 29, 2008, 17:00
Pain management, discharge instructions not rated high in survey.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Prescription Drugs, Pain, Hospitals

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Black Heart Patients Treated Less for Depression
Wed Oct 29, 2008, 17:00
Only half as likely as white patients to receive therapy, study finds.
News Topics : Race, Prescription Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Drugs: Misc, Depression

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Statins Reduced Death Risk From Pneumonia
Tue Oct 28, 2008, 17:00
One-third lower mortality for hospitalized patients, study found.
News Topics : Research & Development, Prescription Drugs, Pneumonia, Infections: Misc, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Drugs: Misc, Death & Dying: Misc, Cholesterol: Dietary

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Most Off-Label Cancer Drug Use for Palliative Care
Mon Oct 27, 2008, 09:00
Multi-country review finds it's an accepted treatment in adults as well as children.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Drugs: Misc, Doctors, Cancer: Misc

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Common Heart Drugs May Hamper Blood Thinner
Mon Oct 27, 2008, 17:00
Calcium channel blockers could inhibit Plavix action, study says.
News Topics : Research & Development, Prescription Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Drugs: Misc, Angioplasty