Cardiology
New way to treat strokes is a 'game-changer,' docs say
A new generation of devices could significantly improve care for patients who have some of the most devastating types of strokes.
Apr 10, 2012
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Medications
Justice department appeals Texas judge's ruling on abortion pill
The U.S. Justice Department on Monday appealed a Texas court ruling that invalidates the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval in 2020 of mifepristone, the first of two drugs taken during a medical abortion.
Apr 12, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Neither natural nor safe: compounded bioidentical hormones need better evidence
Women in menopause, men with low testosterone, and adults transitioning genders all sometimes see doctors about hormone therapy. But personally tailored hormone treatments may not be better, or safer, than standard Food and ...
Jul 8, 2020
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Health
Pharma CEOs say US abortion pill ruling threatens drug development
Hundreds of pharmaceutical executives on Monday condemned a US judicial ruling outlawing a leading abortion pill, saying it threatens the development of needed medications in the United States.
Apr 10, 2023
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Medications
FDA cracks down on unapproved ear drops
The Food and Drug Administration says it plans to crack down on unapproved prescription ear drops often given to young children suffering from ear infections.
Jul 1, 2015
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Health
Mich. lawmakers give final OK to expand Medicaid
Michigan lawmakers have given final approval to legislation to make more low-income adults eligible for health insurance through the federal health care law.
Sep 3, 2013
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Health
US experts back marijuana-based drug for childhood seizures
A medicine made from the marijuana plant moved one step closer to U.S. approval Thursday after federal health advisers endorsed it for the treatment of severe seizures in children with epilepsy.
Apr 19, 2018
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Health
US states move to expand experimental drug use (Update)
Nick Auden didn't live to see the legislation, but the case of the Colorado melanoma patient who died while seeking access to an experimental drug helped inspire a first-of-its kind law.
May 17, 2014
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Medications
High court ruling speeds up generic biotech drug approval
The Supreme Court is speeding up the time for generic biotech drugs to become available to the public. The court's unanimous ruling Monday means a loss of billions in sales to makers of original versions.
Jun 12, 2017
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Health
Groups ask Supreme Court to reinstate restrictions on abortion pill access
In the latest move to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone in the United States, a coalition of anti-abortion groups on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to allow an appeals court ruling to stand.
Apr 19, 2023
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