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Slipstream: Sure, It’s Treatable. But Is It a Disorder?
NYTIMES Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:13:23 GMT
Two pharmaceutical companies have developed drugs to fight premature ejaculation, and hope they will become blockbusters like drugs for erectile dysfunction.
Josh Hamilton Suffers Addiction Relapse
ABCNEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:54:18 GMT
Texas Rangers’ outfielder Josh Hamilton, the 2010 American League MVP who has battled alcohol and drug addictions for over a decade, has suffered a relapse with alcohol. ESPN reports that Hamilton, 30, drank alcohol at Sherlock’s Pub and Grill in Dallas on Monday. Teammate Ian...
Siblings Brain Study Sheds Light on the Roots of Addiction
TIME Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:00:47 GMT
Why do some people get addicted while others remain immune to the lure of drugs? Neuroscientists have been studying this question for years, asking whether the difference arises from particular variations in brain structure. But until now the research has not been clear on whether the brain changes seen in addiction are a cause or [...]
J.G. Finneran Introduces the 300µL Interlocked™ R.A.M.™ Vial
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Chromatography sample vials and inserts with one-piece design provides a safe, secure sample containment for use with robotic arm autosamplers (PRWeb February 02, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9160252.htm
The US Drug Watchdog Expands Its Vital Yaz Yasmin Birth Control Pill...
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The US Drug Watchdog is expanding its national investigation of the birth control drugs called Yaz and Yasmin given increasing evidence these drugs may be responsible for serious pulmonary... (PRWeb February 03, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9147003.htm
AstraZeneca announces job losses
BBC Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:04:25 GMT
Drugs firm AstraZeneca announces a further 7,300 job cuts over the next two years as part of a new restructuring programme.
Brains may be wired for addiction
BBC Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:03:24 GMT
Abnormalities in the brain may make some people more likely to become drug addicts, according to scientists.
Siblings' brain scans may hold key to addictions
REUTERS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:10:00 GMT
LONDON (Reuters) - Drug addicts and their non-addicted siblings share certain features in the brain, suggesting a susceptibility to addiction is inherited but is also a flaw that can be overcome, scientists said on Thursday.
Pharmaceutical Industry Earnings 4Q: Pfizer, Eli Lilly Hit Hard, Merck is Next
GOOGLE Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:42:43 EST
Drugmakers Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) and Eli Lilly & Co. (NYSE:LLY) have seen profits squeezed as lucrative blockbuster drugs came off patent and face competition from low-cost generic drugs. Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE:MRK) is set to feel the hit in the second half of 2012.
Merck's 4Q Tops Expectations, R&D Costs Down
GOOGLE Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:55:25 EST
Merck & Co (MRK.N) on Thursday reported better-than-expected fourth-quarterearnings, helped by a decrease in research spending, and predicted relatively flat 2012 results as the No. 2 U.S. drugmaker girds for cheaper generic forms of its biggest product, asthma drug Singulair.
Tony Iommi Cancer: How Music Therapy Gives Hope to Black Sabbath Guitarist
GOOGLE Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:29:10 EST
Music has been referred to as a universal language, but it might also be known as a universal medicine. It did so for lead guitarist Tony Iommi on the fateful day of Jan. 9, when he told the world he had just been diagnosed with an early stage of lymphoma, which has a 30 percent survival rate after 5 years for Iommi's age bracket.
This Week, It's Italian
WSJ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:13:20 EST
San Francisco restaurant offers diners a rotation of menus and concepts as aspiring chefs test their cooking chops.
Sugar should be regulated like alcohol, tobacco, commentary says
CBSNEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:11:09 EST
Commentary says sugar meets same criteria for regulation as alcohol because it's toxic and addictive
Professor documents cancer battle in online videos
USATODAY Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:27:43 GMT
Oliver undertook a mission to document his treatment in videos and promoting an unusually public conversation on medicine and mortality.
Pfizer recalls 1M birth control packs after mix-up
TOPIX Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:02:52 GMT
Birth control pills are known to be nearly 100 percent effective when taken properly, but a recall of the drugs could send a shudder through women of childbearing age.
Cancer drug 'too expensive for NHS'
TOPIX Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:02:28 GMT
A drug hailed as a breakthrough in extending the lives of men with late-stage prostate cancer is too expensive for use on the NHS, a watchdog has said.
Merck & Co. swings to Q4 profit on lower charges
TOPIX Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:31:31 GMT
Drugmaker Merck & Co. swung to a fourth-quarter profit because of lower acquisition and restructuring charges and slightly higher sales.
NDCBlogger Chosen As An American Society for Quality "Influential...
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A social media initiative from ASQ entitled Influential Voices will feature Deborah Mackin, founder and Principal Performance Strategy Consultant at New Directions Consulting, as an ongoing quality... (PRWeb February 01, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9152301.htm
Congressional Hearing on Reauthorization of User Fees: What It Means...
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California Healthcare Institute CEO provides testimony on user fees and future of biomedical innovation (PRWeb February 01, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9156996.htm
Veracity Insurance Solutions, LLC Purchases Stratus Insurance...
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Stratus Insurance Services, Inc. has been purchased by Veracity Insurance Solutions, LLC, effective January 1, 2012. Veracity Insurance Solutions, LLC will be the name of the newly combined company... (PRWeb February 01, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/veracity/stratusins/prweb9152072.htm
DocBookMD Secures $2.2 Million in Seed Round Funding
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DocBookMD will use $2.2 million in seed round funding from private investors in the healthcare community to expand its mobile application service. The smartphone application speeds communication among... (PRWeb February 01, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9157087.htm
Healthy Veins in the Winter: Compression, Prevention and Mall Walking
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Winter is actually an ideal time to treat vein problems, according to vein specialist Dr. Asbjornsen of the Vein Healthcare Center. (PRWeb February 01, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9154992.htm
Diabetes Drug Metformin Cuts Women's Pancreatic Cancer Risk: Top Ways to Lower Your's Drug-Free
GOOGLE Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:54:49 EST
Metformin, a diabetes drug was found to decrease the risk of pancreatic cancer in women. The Swiss-American study discovered that long-term use of the diabetes drug, metformin lowered the risk of pancreatic cancer in women, while long-term use of this medicine, as well as other diabetes drugs, is linked to pancreatic cancer risk in men.
Popular Diabetes Drug Might Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk
NLM.NIH Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:00:00 EST
But, the protective effect of metformin was only seen in women Source: HealthDay
Ulcer drugs 'link to fractures'
BBC Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:09:38 GMT
Women who take certain ulcer drugs have a small increased risk of hip fractures in later life, particularly if they smoke, US research suggests.
Cystic fibrosis drug Kalydeco approved by FDA: What does it mean for patients?
CBSNEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:15:30 EST
November study found Kalydeco improved lung function, reduced complications in patients with cystic fibrosis who have G551D mutation
FDA Approves Cystic Fibrosis Drug
ABCNEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:03:38 GMT
Kalydeco targets a gene defect in some patients.
Drug approved to treat cystic fibrosis' root cause
TOPIX Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:45:43 GMT
The first drug that treats the root cause of cystic fibrosis won approval Tuesday, offering a life-changing treatment for a handful of patients with the deadly illness and broader hope for thousands more patients with the inherited disease.
DoctorDirectory Survey Finds Brand Name Drugs Pay the Price for...
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Brand loyalty is nearly non-existent when it comes to physician prescribing behaviors in spite of reports of diminished performance from generic equivalents. 95% of prescribers surveyed report they... (PRWeb January 31, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9146579.htm
Diabetes drugs tied to pancreatic cancer risk
REUTERS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:17:50 GMT
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study links the diabetes drug metformin to fewer cases of pancreatic cancer -- at least in women -- but finds other diabetes medications are associated with a higher risk of the disease.
'I Wanted To Live': New Depression Drugs Offer Hope For Toughest Cases
NPR Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:01:00 GMT
The anesthetic and club drug ketamine seems to lift depression symptoms in a matter of hours. But how does it work? Researchers are searching for the answer in an attempt to make a new class of depression medications. "We can take care of a migraine in hours," one researcher asks. "So why do we have to wait weeks or months with depression?"
Pfizer 4Q Revenues Down, Profits Still Up
GOOGLE Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:57:30 EST
Pfizer remained profitable despite a reported drop in quarterly earnings, beating analysts' dire predictions of lost revenue to generic versions of its best-selling drug Lipitor through its non-pharmaceutical units and cost cutting.
Wrestling Season Has Begun...And It's Time to "Hold" the...
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Sports medicine specialist and assistant clinical professor in the department of orthopaedic surgery at New York University School of Medicine Dr. Victor Khabie offers tips on preventing wrestling... (PRWeb January 30, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9142648.htm
Ketamine: Quick Fix for Severe Depression?
TOPIX Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:26:41 GMT
Ketamine, a prescription drug that has been used as an anesthetic for decades and gained popularity on the street as "Special K," is being tested in Houston as a quick fix for severe depression.
Invibio’s PEEK-OPTIMA Polymer Used in Aesculap’s FDA 510k Cleared...
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Innovative system can extend service life and reduce the necessity of subsequent revision surgery (PRWeb January 30, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9144214.htm
BioPlus Announces Launch of New Cancer Medication: Axitinib
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BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy selected as one of the limited number of specialty pharmacies with access to this advanced renal cell carcinoma second line therapy. (PRWeb January 30, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9148425.htm
Big Pharma Donates Drugs for Neglected Diseases
GOOGLE Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:07:45 EST
The world's major pharmaceutical companies joined forces with governments and leading global health organizations Monday to donate drugs and scientific know-how to help control or wipe out 10 neglected tropical diseases by 2020.
FDA approves Erivedge for most common type of skin cancer
CBSNEWS Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:19:11 EST
Pill is first drug ever approved to treat basal cell carcinoma; BCC strikes 2.8 million Americans each year
Many tests, treatments not necessary
USATODAY Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:30:55 GMT
Studies show unneeded drugs, procedures drive up costs, put patients at risk of serious side effects.
Watch: Are Statins Sex Biased in Treating Heart Disease?
ABCNEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:53:48 GMT
Dr. Rubinstein says statins have been shown to benefit both sexes.
Statins Just as Effective for Women as Men, Says Study
ABCNEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:04:05 GMT
A review of studies now concludes that women may reap as much benefit from statins as men.
FDA approves Roche skin cancer drug Erivedge
TOPIX Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:43:17 GMT
The pill is called Erivedge and is made by Genentech, a unit of Swiss drugmaker Roche.
Lack of Folic Acid Supplementation for Nonpregnant Women Means Missed Opportunities to Prevent Neural Tube Defects in Children
AHRQ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:04:46 EST
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
BTG's varicose-vein drug succeeds in U.S. study
REUTERS Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:49:53 GMT
LONDON (Reuters) - British pharmaceutical firm BTG said the first of two U.S. trials of its varicose vein treatment Varisolve had met all its goals, bringing a launch of the long-delayed product a step closer.
Cell Therapeutics withdraws cancer drug application
REUTERS Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:52:10 GMT
(Reuters) - Cell Therapeutics Inc said on Monday it has voluntarily withdrawn the marketing application for its cancer drug, sending its shares down 17 percent before the bell.
Big Pharma donates drugs for neglected diseases
REUTERS Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:13:19 GMT
LONDON (Reuters) - The world's major pharmaceutical companies joined forces with governments and leading global health organizations Monday to donate drugs and scientific know-how to help control or wipe out 10 neglected tropical diseases by 2020.
Could A Club Drug Offer 'Almost Immediate' Relief From Depression?
NPR Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:01:00 GMT
Currently, there's no quick fix for severe depression. Antidepressants usually take weeks to work, if they work at all. But patients who received experimental doses of ketamine — long used as an anesthetic, and an illegal club drug — report an astounding relief from their symptoms in less than a day.
Infinity stops cancer drug trial
REUTERS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:31:05 GMT
(Reuters) - Infinity Pharmaceuticals pulled the plug on a mid-stage trial of its experimental pancreatic cancer drug as it failed to show benefit over a placebo, wiping off over 41 percent of its market value.
U.S. FDA approves Amylin's diabetes drug
REUTERS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:25:08 GMT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc won U.S. approval on Friday for its Bydureon diabetes drug, a long-awaited victory for the company's most promising product.
Amylin's long-delayed diabetes drug gets FDA nod
USATODAY Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:13:41 GMT
Amylin Pharmaceuticals won approval Friday for its long-delayed diabetes drug Bydureon.
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Hamilton: 'I had a weak moment'
CNN Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:55:39 GMT
Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton admitted Friday that he lapsed in his recovery from alcohol addiction on Monday.
New Use for Morning-After Pill
ABCNEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:01:52 GMT
Dr. Jacques Moritz discusses new drug for uterine fibroids.
VIDEO: Brains may be 'wired' for addiction
BBC Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:40:57 GMT
Abnormalities in the brain may make some people more likely to become drug addicts, according to scientists at the University of Cambridge.
Party Drug to Treat Depression?
ABCNEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:21:46 GMT
Clinical trial of ketamine to treat patients with depression shows promise.
VIDEO: Newborns 'should receive vitamin D'
BBC Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:23:15 GMT
Doctors are calling for newborn babies to be given vitamin D, to protect them from bone disease and other illnesses.
Video: Millions of birth control pills recalled
TODAY.MSNBC.MSN Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:47:48 GMT
Pfizer, the world’s largest drug maker, has recalled 1 million birth control packs due to an error that mixed up the active and inactive pills in the 28-day package. Dr. Keri Peterson tells TODAY’s Ann Curry what women who have been taking the recalled pills should do. (TODAY)
Video: Statins good for women too, study shows
CBSNEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:34:32 EST
New research indicates the cholesterol drugs known as statins are just as effective for women as men in treating heart disease. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips discusses the new study and what it means for women.
Are Statins Sex Biased in Treating Heart Disease?
ABCNEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:53:48 GMT
Dr. Rubinstein says statins have been shown to benefit both sexes.
Statins Help Lower Cholesterol in Women
ABCNEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:23:52 GMT
Study concludes heart disease treatment is effective for women as well as men.
Statins Work Just As Well for Women As Men
ABCNEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:45:12 GMT
Dr. Richard Besser discusses a new study about preventing heart disease in women
Video: Get glamorous without going broke
MSNBC.MSN Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:12:46 GMT
Fashion and beauty expert Mary Alice Stephenson suggests ways to invest in your beauty routine without breaking the bank by leveraging great finds at the drugstore. (TODAY)
VIDEO: Contaminated drugs given to 40,000
BBC Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:08:00 GMT
More than 100 people have died in Lahore after taking contaminated heart medicine, Pakistan officials have said.
Video: Did prescription drugs send Moore to hospital?
MSNBC.MSN Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:02:34 GMT
Demi Moore’s publicist claims the actress sought treatment for exhaustion, but rumors are surfacing that prescription drugs may have been behind her hospitalization. NBC’s Mike Taibbi reports. (TODAY)
VIDEO: Rise in Pakistan heart drug deaths
BBC Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:01:58 GMT
More than 100 people have now died in Lahore after taking contaminated heart medicine, Pakistan officials have said.
AUDIO: Could lack of Vitamin D be behind Sids cases?
BBC Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:19:16 GMT
The Today programme's Andrew Hosken reports concerns have been raised that a deficiency in Vitamin D could have a connection to sudden infant death syndrome.
Cops: Principal busted for peddling pot
CNN Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:47:49 GMT
A small town school principal is facing felony charges following drug bust in Langlade County, Wisconsin.
Video: Dr. Nancy: ‘Paula Deen’s behavior is egregious’
MSNBC.MSN Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:36:24 GMT
TODAY’s professionals, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, Donny Deutsch and Star Jones, discuss Paula Deen’s drug-endorsement controversy and if Chris Christie’s weight will affect his political career. (TODAY)
Video: Headlines: Paula Deen endorses diabetes drug
CBSNEWS Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:39:47 EST
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the top headlines from around the globe.
Video: A civil rights milestone in Wichita, Kan.
CBSNEWS Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:21:04 EST
Over 50 years ago, a group of students from the local NAACP chapter sat down at the counter at Dockum's Drug Store in Wichita, Kansas. Jim Axelrod spoke with a few members of the group on how that day changed history in the civil rights movement.
Laughter is the best medicine
CNN Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:22:19 GMT
Susan Hendricks reports on why a good belly laugh is good for the body.
Ga. bill: drug tests for legislators
CNN Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:25:30 GMT
Scott Holcomb, (D) Ga. State legislature, explains why he's sponsoring a bill that would require testing for lawmakers.
Video: Deepak Chopra on digital addiction
CBSNEWS Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:04:34 EST
Deepak Chopra talks to Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Erica Hill about internet addiction and its similarities to drug addiction with respect to the brain.
Toxic Staph Outbreak Hits N.M. School
ABCNEWS Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:05:15 GMT
Cheerleader gets drug-resistant MRSA and 12 others treated with antibiotics.
Video: Evening News Online, 01.09.12
CBSNEWS Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:43:49 EST
On the eve of the New Hampshire primary, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney faced attacks focusing on his background in business; Then, the FDA reports a mix up in a factory is leading to a large-scale drug recall; Also, an Alaska town is buried in more than 18 feet of snow
AUDIO: 'Alternate day' aspirin recommended
BBC Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:48:03 GMT
New research suggests that taking an aspirin every day, which is commonly thought to reduce the risk of heart attacks, could be doing more harm than good. Professor Kausik Ray explains.
Video: Mix up leads to massive drug recall
CBSNEWS Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:24:23 EST
The FDA reports powerful prescription painkillers, including Percocet, may have been packaged with over the counter medications by mistake -- leading to a large-scale drug recall. Dr. Jon LaPook has the details.
Time to clean out your old drugs
CNN Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:52:53 GMT
The new year is a good time to clean out all your old prescriptions.
Novaris issues massive pill recall
CNN Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:40:28 GMT
Drug company Novartis is recalling a number of over-the-counter drugs after complaints about mislabeled and broken pills.
Gingrich discusses drug policy
CNN Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:05:21 GMT
At a town hall Newt Gingrich said he would seriously consider drug testing people before they get federal benefits.
Bruno Mars ready to leave drugs behind
CNN Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:55:57 GMT
Grammy-nominated Bruno Mars doesn't believe in dwelling on his past drug use and would rather focus on his new career.
VIDEO: Campaigners voice vitamin D fears
BBC Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:13:05 GMT
Health campaigners have voiced concerns that many people are not getting enough vitamin D, which could lead to an increase in related diseases.
VIDEO: Cancer charity against drugs fund
BBC Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:31:34 GMT
A cancer charity says the Scottish government should not cave into public pressure and set up a special fund for cancer drugs.
Common Neck Pain Treatment Wrong?
ABCNEWS Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:06:11 GMT
New study favors alternative medicine over doctor's prescription for pain.
Video: Be fit with B12, Kathie Lee and Hoda suggest
MSNBC.MSN Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:19:16 GMT
TODAY’s Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb chat about a failed marriage proposal during a basketball game and how vitamin B12 has given them a boost to start the day. (TODAY)
Teaching Gorillas to Cooperate With Doctors
ABCNEWS Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:32:14 GMT
Gino the Gorilla is revolutionizing veterinary medicine.
Cameron Douglas pleads guilty
CNN Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:41:31 GMT
Cameron Douglas pleaded guilty to smuggling drugs into prison. HLN's Jane Velez-Mitchell reports.
Video: ‘I’m feeling healthy’
MSNBC.MSN Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:11:19 GMT
Kerry Landreth, is a breast cancer survivor who participated in the ISPY-2 clinical trial, that is trying to find better drugs, faster. (Nightly News)
Video: New moves to fast track breast cancer drug trials
MSNBC.MSN Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:55:11 GMT
The clinical trial known as I-SPY 2 is an attempt to shorten the approval process for breast cancer drugs. The trial is being carried at 20 medical centers across the country. NBC’s Robert Bazell has more. (Nightly News)
Video: Generic rivals cut Lipitor sales in half
MSNBC.MSN Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:57:44 GMT
The best-selling drug in the world, Lipitor, saw its sales cut in half in just a week after two generic versions that cost about a third less came on the market. NBC’s Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)
NFL player faces federal drug charges
CNN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:47:13 GMT
NFL player Sam Hurd faces federal drug charges and has been cut from the Chicago Bears team.
Video: Aspiring musician meets her idol
CBSNEWS Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:02:31 EST
The Make-a-Wish Foundation helps an aspiring musician dealing with a debilitating disease play a duet with her idol.
Chicago Bears cut Sam Hurd
CNN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:52:29 GMT
CNN's Brooke Baldwin talks to Chicago Sun-Times Columnist Sean Jensen about federal drug charges filed against Sam Hurd.
Cholesterol Drug Also Fights Flu
ABCNEWS Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:42:08 GMT
Statins, which reduce the risk of heart disease, can also cut flu death risk.
Giuliani on Alec Baldwin plane mishap
CNN Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:02:50 GMT
Rudy Giuliani sympathizes with Alec Baldwin because he's a self-described Kindle 'almost addict.'
New program to keep rural teens safe
CNN Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:14:33 GMT
CNN's Elizabeth Cohen reports on a new study on how to keep rural teens away from drugs and alcohol.
Video: Braun appealing positive drug test
CBSNEWS Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:29:36 EST
National League Most Valuable Player Ryan Braun plans to appeal a positive test for performance enhancing drugs. He was found to have high levels of testosterone in his system. Terrel Brown reports.
Sweetheart deal with your money? Part 2
CNN Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:18:08 GMT
Siga Board Member Fran Townsend is interviewed about Drew Griffin's report on the Siga Tech contract for smallpox drug.
Video: Panel: Benefits of ‘Yaz’ outweigh risks
MSNBC.MSN Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:57:10 GMT
A federal panel of medical experts has voted that Yaz and other popular birth control pills remain a beneficial option for women, despite an increasing number of studies suggesting the drugs are more likely to cause dangerous blood clots. NBC’s Nancy Snyderman reports. (Nightly News)
Breast Cancer Drug Breakthrough
ABCNEWS Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:17:45 GMT
Combination of two drugs shown to improve quality of life for female patients.
Prescription giants want to merge
CNN Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:13:40 GMT
Two prescription giants want to merge. Elizabeth Cohen explains what this would mean for consumers.
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