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FDA Approves Varizig for Reducing Chickenpox Symptoms
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Varizig for reducing the severity of chickenpox ( varicella zoster virus) infections in high risk individuals when given within four days after exposure.
External Options for Heart Failure
Heart failure patients have a new option to prevent sudden cardiac death. They can wear an external monitor that will make sure their heart beats right.
Maybe You Don't Need a Pelvic Exam - Yet
A lot of ladies have come to expect doctors need to check their private parts once a year. But the look down under may not be all that necessary.
FDA Approves Juxtapid for Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved JUXTAPID™ ( lomitapide ) capsules as an adjunct to a low-fat diet and other lipid-lowering treatments, including LDL apheresis where available, to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ( LDL-C ), total cholesterol ( TC ), apolipoprotein B ( apo B) and non-high density lipoprotein cholesterol ( non-HDL ) in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia ( HoFH ).
Post-Op Life Support
It’s important for patients to fully understand the possibilities of post-operative complications. But restricting life support can make some surgeons run for the hills.
When Kids Snack Healthy They are Happy
Kids can be picky eaters, which can make it hard to choose healthy snack options. But keeping kids healthy and happy can be done together.
Low Income, High Asthma, Poor Health
It takes a lot out of kids who run and play. They can be even more breathless if they live and exercise in an asthma hotspot, typically located in lower-income neighborhoods. Do you live in a 'hotspot'?
How to Keep Strokes Away as You Age
As people approach old age, they have an increased risk of depression and stress. This can lead to physical strain on the body. It can also put them in the express lane for diseases.
Chronic Fatigue Rx Has Another Setback
An advisory panel to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did not support Ampligen ( rintatolimod ) as safe and effective. The drug will not likely gain FDA approval at this time.
Vaccine for Late-Stage Cancer Fails
Vaccines are showing promise as medication therapy for patients with advanced-stage lung cancer. A new vaccine, however, recently failed to extend the lives of certain cancer patients.
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