Diabetes
AMA: Federal government must tackle rising insulin prices
(HealthDay)—U.S. officials need to take action to control spiking insulin prices, the American Medical Association (AMA) says.
Jun 15, 2018
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Health
How 'patient influencers' may be misleading patients on prescription drugs
Patients-turned-social-media-influencers routinely offer prescription drug advice to their followers and often have close ties with pharmaceutical companies, according to new University of Colorado Boulder research.
Mar 14, 2023
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Other
Teva expect to close $40.5B Allergan generic deal next week
Israeli drugmaker Teva, the largest generic drug company in the world, said Wednesday it expects to complete its $40.5 billion purchase of the generic drug business of competitor Allergan next week after federal regulators ...
Jul 27, 2016
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Medications
Mylan launching cheaper, generic version of EpiPen
The maker of EpiPens will start selling a cheaper, generic version of the emergency allergy shots as the furor over repeated U.S. price hikes continues—and looming competition threatens its near-monopoly.
Aug 29, 2016
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Cardiology
Expert: Statin denial is an Internet-driven cult with deadly consequences
Steven E. Nissen, MD, researcher, patient advocate, and chairman of cardiovascular medicine at Cleveland Clinic, says that Internet propaganda promoting bizarre and unscientific criticisms of statins has given these life-saving ...
Jul 24, 2017
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Health
FDA: 'Influencers' promoted vaping without suitable warnings
U.S. regulators moved to discipline vaping companies for inappropriately promoting their flavored nicotine formulas through so-called influencers on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites.
Jun 7, 2019
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Medications
When prescription drugs go OTC, ads talk less of harms: study
(HealthDay)—When prescription drugs become available over-the-counter, advertisements for the medications are far less likely to tell consumers about the potential harms and side effects, new research finds.
Sep 11, 2012
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Pediatrics
Advertising in kids' apps more prevalent than parents may realize
From games inspired by popular TV shows to digital play labeled as educational, children's apps continue to explode on smartphones and tablets.
Oct 30, 2018
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Health
US sues Gerber over claims on infant formula
U.S. government regulators announced Thursday they were suing Gerber, the well-known baby food maker, for claiming that its Good Start Gentle formula can prevent or reduce allergies in children.
Oct 30, 2014
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Addiction
FDA sends warning to companies selling THC products that look like candy, cookies
Several companies are selling copycat food items that have the potential to trick people, including children, into consuming dangerous quantities of cannabis.
Jul 5, 2023
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