Drugmaker Novartis AG has begun a program in Kenya, Ethiopia and Vietnam to supply 15 low-cost medicines to fight chronic…
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Merck antibody reduces risk of Clostridium difficile recurrence, study says
An experimental antibody developed by Merck & Co Inc was shown in pivotal studies to reduce by about 10 percentage…
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7 tips for lowering your medical bills— even if you have health insurance
Having insurance may make it easier to get health care, but that doesn’t always translate to medical bills you can…
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FDA approves OxyContin for use by children ages 11 to 16
WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the powerful painkiller OxyContin for a new use in children…
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The 5 most common medications in the US and how to save on them
Prescription spending went through the roof in 2014 in the United States. As a nation, we spent over $374 billion…
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When is it not OK to take a generic drug?
Generic drugs in the U.S. are often introduced when the patent on a brand-name drug expires. That can mean huge…
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Novartis wins approval for first US biosimilar drug
U.S. regulators on Friday gave a green light to sales of the country’s first copied version of a biotechnology drug,…
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New insulin inhaler could replace shots for diabetics
An inhaled insulin device made by MannKind Corp proved more effective than injected and oral treatments in trials, potentially improving…
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Be cautious with antibiotics for kids, committee warns
Pediatricians should carefully evaluate kids with ear infections, runny noses and sore throats before giving them antibiotics, doctors said today.…
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Study shows common antidepressant can help ease chemotherapy nerve pain
New research offers a way to ease the debilitating nerve pain commonly caused by some chemotherapies. Up to 40 percent…
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