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FDA Approves New Multiple Sclerosis Drug
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Aubagio (teriflunomide), a once-a-day tablet for the treatment of adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS).
FDA Takes Charge Against Illegal Internet Pharmacies
The US Food and Drug Administration, in partnership with international regulatory and law enforcement agencies, took action this week against more than 4,100 Internet pharmacies that illegally sell potentially dangerous, unapproved drugs to consumers.
FDA Expands Use of Sapien Heart Valve
The US Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved indication for the Sapien Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) to include patients with aortic valve stenosis who are eligible for surgery, but who are at high risk for serious surgical complications or death.
Can Flu Shots Help Hearts?
Getting a jab for the flu might do more than protect you from coming down with it. It might actually lower your risk of a heart attack. Two recent studies have found a possible benefit for your heart from the flu vaccine.
FDA Approves New Seizure Drug
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Fycompa (perampanel) tablets to treat partial onset seizures in patients with epilepsy who are ages 12 years and older.
FDA Approves Jetrea For Eye Disease
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Jetrea (ocriplasmin), the first drug approved to treat an eye condition called symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion (VMA).
FDA Warning: Serious Adverse Events From Eye Drops and Nasal Sprays Ingestion
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the public that accidental ingestion (swallowing) by children of over-the-counter (OTC; available without a prescription) eye drops used to relieve redness and nasal decongestant sprays can result in serious harm.
FDA Approves Xeljanz For Rheumatoid Arthritis
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Xeljanz ( tofacitinib ) to treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have had an inadequate response to, or who are intolerant of, methotrexate .
Digesting Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis can prove to be a both physically and mentally challenging disease. Difficult, sometimes embarrassing symptoms can add stress to an already painful condition. However, medical treatment options and lifestyle choices can help control the disease and lead to long periods of remission.
Move Aside Milk, Alcohol May Help Bone Loss
While the apple can keep the doctor away, alcohol may help keep bones from going away. Researchers say if middle-aged women drink a glass or two of alcohol each day, their bones may be stronger.
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