Another Weight-Loss Drug Approval For The Last Month
Another medication, called Qsymia, designed for obesity treatment and considered to be the most effective among the new generation of weight-loss drugs, was approved by…
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GlaxoSmithKline’s $3 Billion Fraud Case Settlement
Government officials called this case the largest case of healthcare in the United States history. GlaxoSmithKline PLC, the pharmaceutical company was pleaded guilty and agreed…
First Approved Weight-Loss Medication In 13 Years
Belviq, the first new medications for weight loss that was released on the U.S. market for more than ten years, was approved by the U.S….
Medication Adverse Effects Predicted By A Computer Model
Negative side effects of about 650 drugs, available in the market were predicted by a computer model. According to the journal Nature, the model is…
Increase Visits To ER That Tied To Xanax And Similar Drugs
Some doctors have to think more about a number of anti-anxiety medications they prescribe because of the increase of drug abuse rates in the United…
Experts Are Concerned With The New Strong Painkiller
Said to be ten times stronger than Vicodin, another painkiller is in its final development stages. Four companies have begun testing of their medications on…
Lucentis And Avastin Effectiveness In Treating Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degradation (AMD) is the most common reason for vision loss or blindness in senior U.S. citizens. This disease spurs the growth of uncommon…
Medicaid Access Is Denied By The Colorado Pharmacy Board
Colorado Pharmacy Board denied the access to prescription drugs registry for Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP) and Medicaid officials from Colorado. Those entities were looking…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Drugs Issue
At some point in life, about 8% of the U.S. residents will have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and about 5.2 adult people in the U.S….
Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste Violations By Hospitals
The vice president of CareFusion Center for Safety and Clinical Excellence, Tim Vanderveen, stated that about 60% of all hospitals in the United States are…