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May 8th 2025
The fixed-dose combination yielded a 49% greater reduction in low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) compared with placebo.
Potential Alzheimer's Treatment Falls Short in Phase 3 Trial
December 1st 2016A study that evaluated a phase 3 monoclonal antibody treatment that targeted Alzheimer’s disease, solanezumab (Eli Lilly), did not meet its primary endpoint in the EXPEDITION3 clinical trial, according to a statement from the company.
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Meijer Receives Champion of Opportunity Award from Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
November 30th 2016Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities has recognized Meijer as a Champion of Opportunity for its commitment and leadership in integrating individuals with disabilities into Ohio’s workforce.
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Improving Shingles Vaccination Coverage in Older Adults
November 29th 2016The likelihood of developing shingles triples at age 65 and its repercussions are significantly more serious than in younger adults. For this reason, the CDC has recommended the shingles vaccine for people aged 60 years or older since 2006.
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Providers Acknowledge Pharmacists' Work in Diabetes Management
November 28th 2016Pharmacists are slowly changing the way they deliver their services. Previous professional literature has demonstrated pharmacists' potential through studies of how clinical pharmacists improve care for patients in many settings, especially for diabetes.
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Efficacy of Solithromycin Outweighs the Treatment Risks of Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia
November 24th 2016The FDA Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee (AMDAC) has voted 7-6 that the efficacy results of Cempra's solithromycin outweigh the risks for the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP).
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What Challenges Exist for Health Care Professionals in Implementing Vaccine Recommendations?
November 23rd 2016Gary Marshall, MD, professor of pediatrics at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, discusses the challenges health care professionals face in implementing vaccine recommendations.
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4 Complementary and Alternative Medicines for the Flu
November 23rd 2016Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory passages causing symptoms such as fever, severe aching, running nose, and cough. According to the CDC, the flu viruses spread mainly by droplets dispersing when flu-infected patients cough, talk, or sneeze.
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