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Gene-Targeted Rx Offers Hope for Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer can be tough to treat once it has spread throughout the body. But a new, gene-targeting pill may soon be here to help.

New Recommendations for Diabetes Screening

Starting diabetes treatment early can greatly reduce the risk of serious complications. But many patients may not realize they're at risk.

What Surgical Patients Need to Know About Statins

Despite recent recommendations from heart health experts, many patients may still be discontinuing their cholesterol medications before non-cardiac surgery.

What's Behind the Tommy John Epidemic?

If you're a baseball fan, you've likely heard that young athletes who overtax their throwing arms are increasingly turning to Tommy John surgery to get back in the game. But what's really behind the recent increase?

The Benefits of Pharmacy Care for Diabetes Patients

If you have diabetes, your pharmacist may be one of the best sources of help in managing your blood sugar.

Common Rx Class Linked to Kidney Disease

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are quickly becoming the treatment of choice for many US patients with heartburn and acid reflux. But these patients may unknowingly be putting themselves at risk for serious complications.

FDA Warnings: Hidden Ingredients in Supplements

The FDA recently identified several dietary supplements that contained hidden drug ingredients that could pose health risks.

New Option for Chronic Pain Management

Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., a subsidiary of Endo International plc (NASDAQ: ENDP) (TSX: ENL), and BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BDSI), announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved BELBUCA™ (buprenorphine) buccal film for use in patients with chronic pain severe enough to require daily, around-the-clock, long-term opioid treatment and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate.

The Truth About Supplements

Vitamins like A and D are an essential component of a healthy diet. But what’s the deal with supplements? Do they really work? Get the skinny on popular supplements here.

First Rx for Rare Disease Gets FDA OK

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Strensiq (asfotase alfa) as the first approved treatment for perinatal, infantile and juvenile-onset hypophosphatasia (HPP).

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