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July 08, 2015 FDA approved on Tuesday sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto—Novartis) tablets for the treatment of heart failure. “Heart failure is a leading cause of death and disability in adults,” said Norman Stockbridge, MD, PhD, director of the Division of... by admin | Jul 8, 2015 | Archive
July 08, 2015 Infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria kill an estimated 23,000 people annually, according to CDC statistics, but new research suggests that antimicrobial stewardship programs that foster correct use of antibiotics are helpful. Led by Olivia... by admin | Jul 8, 2015 | Archive
July 08, 2015 Heroin use increased significantly in the United States from 2002 through 2013, for men and women, most age groups, and all income levels, according to a new Vital Signs report from CDC and FDA. The data show that heroin use rose 63% during the study... by admin | Jul 8, 2015 | Archive
July 08, 2015 FDA approved on Tuesday sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto—Novartis) tablets for the treatment of heart failure. “Heart failure is a leading cause of death and disability in adults,” said Norman Stockbridge, MD, PhD, director of the Division of... by admin | Jul 8, 2015 | Archive
July 08, 2015 French researchers investigated the use of an additional 18-month treatment with warfarin in patients who had undergone therapy after experiencing a first pulmonary embolism. The randomized, double-blind study involved 371 individuals who had had a... by admin | Jul 8, 2015 | Archive
July 08, 2015 CVS Health is removing itself from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which has been actively challenging antismoking efforts in developing nations and worldwide. CVS believes the chamber’s lobbying activities against smoking in public places,...