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OxyContin Approved for Pediatric Use
The FDA has expanded the use of the powerful painkiller oxycodone (OxyContin) for children as young as 11.
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Scientists Successfully Create Functioning Liver Cells
Research could aid drug discovery.
Compound Identified to Activate Latent HIV
Compound targets latent HIV proteins without harming other parts of the body.
National Report to Improve HIV/AIDS Efforts
States need to target specific populations affected by HIV outbreaks.
Breast Cancer Inhibition Therapy Stops Metastasis
Inhibiting oxygen sensor leads to a reduced spread of breast cancer throughout the body.
Diagnosis Delays Prompts Need for Improved Cancer Tools
Patient who make multiple trips to their general practitioner before getting a diagnosis are more likely to respond negatively to other aspects of their care.
Diamond Nanocrystal Laser as a New Cancer Therapy
Process improves the accuracy of cancer treatments.
Generic Nexium Launched by Mylan
Mylan has launched a generic version of AstraZeneca's proton pump inhibitor (PPI) Nexium.
Marker Provides Possible Treatment for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Researchers predict the progression of the cancer based on its expression of IL13RA2.
Different Treatment Option for Low-Risk Prostate Cancers
Active surveillance increases in prevalence.
Inhibition Drug Offers Specialized Treatment for Digestive Diseases
Caregivers can have trouble differentiating ulcerative colitis from Crohn's disease and inflammatory bowel disease.
A Promising Alternative Therapy for Advanced Liver Cancer Patients
A lymphotoxin-beta receptor inhibitor may stop the spread of the disease.
Multiple Sclerosis Drug Linked to Rare Brain Infection
The FDA is warning health care professionals about a rare brain infection seen in multiple sclerosis patients taking fingolimod (Gilenya).
Two Breast Cancer Treatments Work Better Together
Studies show inexpensive, generic drugs can help reduce breast cancer mortality in postmenopausal women.
Computer Algorithm Accelerates Drug Creation Process
Algorithm uses a computational model of the human body's protein networks.
Multiple Sclerosis Effects go Beyond Physical Problems
Researchers evaluate solutions to quality-of-life issues.
Fish Toxin Stops Cancer Growth
Toxin may inhibit cell division in cancerous cells.
New Molecule Could Stop Cancer Cell Metabolism
Destabilized cell metabolism can lead to the creation of tumors.
Contaminated Adrucil Lots Recalled by Teva
Contamination with particulate matter can lead to inflammation, allergic reaction, and blood vessel blockage.
Teva has voluntarily recalled 6 lots of fluorouracil (Adrucil) injection due to contamination.
Vegan Diet Could Treat Aggressive Cancers
Amino acid abundant in meat and fish could open receptors in cancer cells.
New Generic Products for 2015
Get ready to substitute these generics, if you aren't doing so already.
Nanoparticles Designed to Stop Cancer Metastasis
Particles are surrounded by a protective coating to release drugs in the presence of a specific tumor enzyme.
New Method Towards Studying Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers study excess fluid from swollen joints of rheumatoid arthritis.
Investigational Drug to Treat Hyperkalemia in Kidney Disease Patients
Within 48 hours of taking the drug, many patients saw decreased potassium levels.
RNA Imaging Technique May Lead to New Drug Discoveries
New process may lead to quicker and more accurate screening processes for drug development.
Graphene Coating Boosts Chemotherapy Drug Effectiveness
Silver is a useful element to prevent bacterial growth.
Making Important End-of-Life Discussions with Cancer Patients
Study finds less than half of cancer patients have a completed will.
Potentially Harmful Cancer Drug Removed from Rare Kidney Cancer Treatments
Doxorubicin can be safely omitted in treatments for Wilms' tumor patients deemed least likely to relapse.
Takeda's Vedolizumab Approved for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the UK
Takeda plans to target gastrointestinal and oncology medications in the near future.
