Web Site Educates Consumers On Looking Clean Versus Being Clean
CSPA is separating fact from fiction about what looks clean and what is clean with the launch of its new consumer website www.AboutCleaningProducts.com .
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FDA Will Not Submit Proposal To Seek Authority To Approve Generic Biotechnology Medications
FDA will not submit to Congress a legislative proposal to seek authority to approve generic versions of biotechnology medications.
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Gum Disease Linked To Smoking Marijuana
Regular use of marijuana (cannabis) in young adulthood is associated with periodontal (gum) disease.
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ARMSRx Tackles New Rx Addiction
Auditing is a critical, yet often overlooked piece of the prescription benefits package.
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FDA Seeks Authority To Approve Generic Versions Of Biotechnology Drugs
FDA will seek authority from Congress to approve generic versions of biotechnology drugs.
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Study Could Hasten Development Of New Medications
Guidance from an innovative computational approach could speed up the process and cut down the cost of new drug development.
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FDA Issues Health Advisory On Chantix
FDA issued a Public Health Advisory to new safety warnings concerning Chantix, a prescription medication used to help patients stop smoking.
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Possible Reasons For Five-Year Low Of FDA Drug
USA Today examined how some pharmaceutical industry analysts cite more cautious regulators and less innovation by drug makers as reasons for the low rate of new drug approvals in 2007.
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China's Great Leap Forward - in drug discovery
The growth in pharmaceutical services in China seems to be part of a major trend.
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FDA Approves Mylan's Granisetron Hydrochloride Tablets
Mylan Pharmaceuticals has received final approval from FDA for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Granisetron Hydrochloride Tablets.
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Mexico's Rio Dental Destination for Americans' Dental Health
More Americans are traveling south, across the border to do dental work in Mexico. Since dental care is less expensive in Mexico, number of Americans are using services such as Rio Dental for their dental health.
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Kimberly-Clark Launches DentaBurst Freshening Teeth Cleaners
Kimberly-Clark is launching DENTABURST Freshening Teeth Cleaners, an effective way to clean teeth and freshen breath on-the-go.
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Suicidal Thoughts, Behavior With Antiepileptic Medications
FDA issued new information to health care professionals to alert them about an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in patients who take drugs called antiepileptics.
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Number Of US Residents Enrolled In Medicare Prescription Drug Plans Increases
Medicare prescription drug benefit in 2008 increased by 6.2% from last year to 25.4 million beneficiaries.
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FDA Should Make It Easier To Report Side Effects From Prescription Drugs
Consumers Union is collecting 50,000 signatures on a petition to FDA demanding the agency make it easier for patients to report problems with their medications.
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Botulinum Toxin Share Higher In Canada Than In US
Revenue and usage share of botulinum toxin was consistently higher in Canada than in the United States throughout 2007.
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Patients Prep Harder For Vacation Than For Operation
When it comes to needing an operation, patients are significantly less proactive in learning about the surgical procedure they will undergo.
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Democrat Coalition To Tackle E-Prescribing
ew Democrat Coalition has expressed support for a bill that would require all physicians to use electronic prescribing for Medicare patients starting in 2011.
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Ugandan Pharmaceutical Begins Production Of Generic Antiretrovirals
A pharmaceutical plant in Uganda will begin production of generic antiretroviral drugs.
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Health Canada Issues Warning On RGC-RMC Rheumax Capsule
Health Sciences Authority of Singapore recalled this batch of RGC-RMC Rheumax Capsule as it was found to contain progesterone.
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Health Canada Issues Warning On Bacterial, Fungal Contaminated Herbal
Health Sciences Authority of Singapore advised the public not to purchase or consume nine specific batches of these Chinese medicines and herbal teas.
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Interactive Web Tool Offers Personalized Bone Check-Up
NIH launched a new interactive Web tool to increase awareness about bone health and osteoporosis and encourage people of all ages.
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Codex MicroCyp Platform To Produce Drug Metabolites, Novel Lead Compounds
Codexis introduced the Codex MicroCyp Plate, a research productivity tool which can be used by pharmaceutical companies to more rapidly identify and synthesize drug metabolites and novel drug lead candidates.
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China Pharma Receives SFDA Approval For Generic Bumetanide Injection
China Pharma Holdings has received approval from Chinese SFDA for the production of generic Bumetanide injection which is used to manage hypertension and edema.
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Urgent Care Versus Emergency Room
Flu and other respiratory illnesses continue to circulate in the community and it is sometimes difficult for the public to determine whether it is appropriate to go to an emergency department, an urgent care center or their primary care physician.
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Furnaces, Space Heaters, Fireplaces Can Pose Health Risks
Space heaters can cause fires if they are placed too close to flammable materials such as drapes, furniture or bedding.
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Cold Weather Poses Health, Safety Risks
Marion County Health Department wants everyone to make certain they are prepared for the bitterly cold temperatures associated with winter in Central Indiana.
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Health Safety Precautions For Cold Weather Months
Winter in Michigan is a celebrated season despite the extreme drops in temperature posing serious risks and hazards.
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Gear Up Properly For Safe Winter Sports
More than a quarter million children each year are injured while participating in winter sports in US.
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Offers Online Home For Those With Illnesses
Dealing with illness is often a lonely, heartbreaking experience that can hinder the healing process.
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More Patients Can Now Benefit from Avastin's Proven Survival Benefits
European Commission has given approval for the Roche's significantly wider use of its anti-angiogenic agent Avastin in patients suffering from metastatic colorectal cancer.
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Clexane/Lovenox Approved In Japan
Sanofi-aventis's anticoagulant Clexane has been approved for marketing in Japan.
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Take Precautions During Cold Weather Months
Oakland County Health Division is urging people to take precautions against extreme cold during winter months.
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Kaiser Releases New Data On Medicare Drug Plans
The Kaiser Family Foundation has updated its interactive online resource, the Medicare Health and Prescription Drug Plan Tracker.
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Pharmaceutical Industry Focuses On 'Blockbuster' Medications
Los Angeles Times examined how the business strategy that has made the pharmaceutical industry one of the wealthiest and most powerful on Earth might have begun to betray it.
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Public Reminded To Be Ready, Be Prepared In 2008
Dallas County residents encourageв to start the New Year prepared and ready for emergences.
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DA's Early Communication About Vytorin Review
FDA issued an Early Communication regarding the agency's ongoing review of Vytorin based on preliminary results from a recently completed study.
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Amalgam Fillings Don't Affect Children's Brain Development
Dental amalgam tooth fillings do not adversely affect children's brain development and neurological statu.
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Recent Studies Prompt Debate About FDA Approval Process For New Medications
Recent studies raised questions about the benefits of the cholesterol medication Vytorin.
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HHS Should Establish Single Database On Effectiveness Of Drugs
Institute of Medicine called for the creation of a single, public database that gauges the effectiveness of drugs and health services.
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