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Drug Approvals News



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


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


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


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


Cervarix Approved to Help Prevent Cervical Cancer
Fri Oct 16, 2009, 13:20
Vaccine blocks strains of human papilloma virus
News Topics : Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals, Cancer: Cervical


Berinert Approved for Rare Genetic Disease
Mon Oct 12, 2009, 12:24
To treats symptoms of hereditary angiodema
News Topics : Genetics, Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals


Stelara Approved for Psoriasis
Fri Sep 25, 2009, 15:08
Helps block overproduction of skin cells
News Topics : Skin Disorders: Psoriasis, Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals


Folotyn Approved for Aggressive Type of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Fri Sep 25, 2009, 10:51
For those who have relapsed or haven't responded to other therapies
News Topics : Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals, Cancer: Lymphoma


New Drug May Offer Hope to Some With Lung Cancer
Sun Sep 20, 2009, 19:00
Pemetrexed improves survival with advanced non-small-cell tumors, study finds.
News Topics : Food & Drug Administration, Drugs: Misc, Drug Approvals, Chemotherapy, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung


Ovarian Cancer Test Approved
Fri Sep 11, 2009, 16:33
Helps doctors decide on appropriate surgical options
News Topics : Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals, Cancer: Ovarian


Metozolv Approved for Diabetic Stomach Disorder, GERD
Tue Sep 08, 2009, 15:28
But long-term use could cause serious side effects
News Topics : Heartburn / GERD / Indigestion, Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals, Diabetes: Misc


Intuniv Approved for Pediatric ADHD
Thu Sep 03, 2009, 14:58
No known potential for abuse, maker says
News Topics : Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)


Valcyte Approved for Cytomegalovirus in Children
Mon Aug 31, 2009, 14:10
A leading cause of infection in transplant patients
News Topics : Parenting, Organ Transplants, Kids: Misc, Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals


Zenpep Approved for Pancreatic Disorder
Fri Aug 28, 2009, 15:35
Makes up for lack of digestive enzymes
News Topics : Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals, Digestion, Cystic Fibrosis

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Stifled Anger at Work Doubles Men's Risk for Heart Attack - Nov 23, 2009, 19:00
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Women Should Ignore New Mammogram Guideline, Ex-NIH Chief Says - Nov 23, 2009, 16:00
Dr. Bernadine Healy, first woman to head the agency, said lives could be at risk.

Vioxx Problems Known Years Before Recall - Nov 23, 2009, 16:00
Study points up weaknesses of drug approval process in United States, researcher says.

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One in Four Teen Girls Have STDs - Nov 23, 2009, 12:00
Almost 20 percent get infected within one year of starting to have sex, CDC report says.







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