Cardiology
FDA approves new heart failure pill from Novartis
Government regulators have approved a new pill from Novartis to treat heart failure, a deadly chronic disease that affects millions of U.S. patients.
Jul 7, 2015
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Medical economics
Fraudsters are duping homeless people into signing up for ACA plans they can't afford
Mary Zhelyazkova was surprised when pharmacists at Florida's largest safety net hospital said they could not fill her prescription.
Jun 16, 2023
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Medical research
Opioid script changes mean well, but have left some people in chronic pain
Chronic pain affects about 3.4 million Australians. Internationally, almost one-third of people with chronic non-cancer pain take opioids to manage their condition.
Mar 10, 2021
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Health
Electronic cigarettes gaining awareness, use
Increased awareness and use of electronic cigarettes in the U.S. outlined in a study released Thursday highlights the need for government regulation and evaluation, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's ...
Feb 28, 2013
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Genetics
Novel leukemia treatment could be first US gene therapy (Update)
A treatment for a common childhood blood cancer could become the first gene therapy available in the U.S.
Jul 12, 2017
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Diabetes
Public Citizen wants withdrawal of diabetes drug
(AP) -- A consumer advocacy group is calling on government regulators to withdraw a diabetes drug from Novo Nordisk, saying the injectable medication raises the risk of thyroid cancer, pancreatitis and kidney failure.
Apr 19, 2012
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Medical research
Cleared to launch? Ethical guidelines needed for human research in commercial spaceflight
The commercial spaceflight industry is expanding opportunities for scientific research in space, but the industry needs clear ethical guidelines before human research is ready for liftoff.
Sep 28, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Alcohol warning labels need to inform pregnant women of the true harms of drinking
Federal and state ministers will meet tomorrow to decide whether to compel alcohol manufacturers to include clear labels on all alcohol products that warn against the harms of drinking while pregnant.
Mar 19, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers provide prospective on low-dose radiation biology controversy
A review of the current issues in low-dose radiation research authored by two radiation biologists from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is the cover story of the May 2013 issue of Radiation Research. The review, ...
May 14, 2013
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Medications
Why a plan to lower prescription drug prices should not be piecemeal
Demand for prescription medications in the U.S. is at an all time high, given that 50% of adults have at least one chronic condition, and 25% have two or more. Sixty percent of the population, and 90% of Medicare beneficiaries ...
Sep 11, 2019
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