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A Genzyme and Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc. study suggests that mipomersen sodium injections reduce the odds of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia, compared with the 2 years prior to therapy.

Perhaps you've heard of personalized or precision medicine, but what about P4 medicine?

A long-term study of Celgene Corporation's apremilast showed that the oral selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4 provides relief to adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis, as well as adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.

A sports supplement company is voluntarily recalling its Mayhem dietary supplement capsules marketed to bodybuilders, after the FDA found 2 undeclared drugs in the product.

Roetzel & Andress LPA is pleased to announce that Ned Milenkovich, Partner and Practice Group Manager of Roetzel's Health, Drug & Pharmacy Law group, has been elected by the Illinois State Board of Pharmacy to serve as the Board's Vice-Chair, a position in which he has served on two prior occasions. Mr. Milenkovich will hold the position for a 1-year term.

Cocaine users complaining of chest pain may have abnormal blood flow in the heart's smallest blood vessels that may not be detected in regular testing, putting these patients at risk for heart complications or death, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014.

Adults whose mothers were overweight or obese before pregnancy have a dramatically elevated risk of dying from heart disease or stroke, according to a new study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014.

Men who have asymptomatic subclinical vascular disease are more likely to develop erectile dysfunction than men who don't have early stage vascular disease, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014.

High trans fat consumption is linked to worse memory among working-age men, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014.

Pregnant women with congenital heart disease had very low risks of arrhythmias (irregular heart beat) or other heart-related complications during labor and delivery, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014.

The American Academy of Neurology has selected 27 neurologists from around the world to attend the prestigious Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum, January 15-18, 2015 in Jacksonville, FL.

Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus may see a reduction in blood sugar levels and body weight with empagliflozin treatment, according to data from Eli Lilly and Company and Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc.

The Save Mart family has launched this year's holiday drive, raising not only money for local food banks, but awareness about the unprecedented need for food security in our communities.

Meijer is spreading holiday cheer this season by once again donating a portion of customer purchases made in the toy department, up to $400,000, to children's gift-giving programs throughout the Midwest.

Compared with a one-size-fits-all approach, personalized dietary recommendations based on an individual's genetic makeup improve his or her eating habits.

A Merck study found patients who received a cholesterol-lowering combination of ezetimibe/simvastatin experienced fewer major cardiovascular events than those taking simvastatin alone.

While some pharmacies have their drugs stolen by robbers, a pharmacy in Tampa, Florida, had its drugs taken by the Drug Enforcement Administration.

More than 40% of calls placed to US poison control centers concerning energy drinks involve children under age 6, some of whom suffer serious cardiac and neurological symptoms.

The current Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo stems from a different strain of the virus than the outbreak wreaking havoc on West Africa, according to data from a French research organization.

Solgar Inc. is voluntarily recalling its ABC Dophilus Powder, after the US Centers for Disease Control found a potentially dangerous fungus present in the product, according to the FDA.

Andexanet alfa showed promise as an anti-Xa reversal agent in new research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Session 2014.

Given the expanding role for pharmacists in the pharmaceutical industry, hear one pharmacist's experience on completing a pharmacy fellowship.

Home exercise can ease feelings of hopelessness in people with coronary heart disease, according to a small study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014.

Is moderation the key to all things, including exercise?

A new study presented today at American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions suggests clinicians may have more evidenced-based options when considering preventative therapy for high-risk acute coronary syndrome patients.

Adding another type of cholesterol-lowering drug to statin therapy can better prevent heart attacks and strokes in high-risk patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Today CVS Health announced it has signed a lease for the creation of a new Digital Innovation Lab at 116 Huntington Avenue in Boston, MA. The new 15,130 square feet Boston-based center will serve as a vital hub for the rapidly growing CVS Health Digital team, which will remain headquartered in Woonsocket, R.I. CVS Health also recently completed the opening of a new Digital Experience Center at the company's headquarters in Woonsocket, and is actively recruiting new talent for both locations.

Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy is proudly entering the eighth year of its Holiday Gift Bag Donation Program. The program offers customers the opportunity to purchase much-needed wellness and personal care products for a chosen local charity during November and December.