by admin | Jan 29, 2016 | Archive
January 29, 2016 The World Health Organization (WHO) warned Thursday that the Zika virus is “spreading explosively” in the Americas. WHO officials predicted that up to 4 million people could be infected with the virus by year end. Of particular concern... by admin | Jan 29, 2016 | Archive
January 29, 2016 A federal jury in New Hampshire has ordered Walmart to pay $31.22 million to a pharmacist who said she was let go because of her gender and because she had complained about safety conditions. In her case, Maureen McPadden—who had worked at Walmart for... by admin | Jan 29, 2016 | Archive
January 29, 2016 Walgreen Co. is suspending some ties to the blood-testing company Theranos in the wake of a critical regulatory inspection report. The company is temporarily closing its Theranos Wellness Center in Palo Alto, CA, after federal inspectors found... by admin | Jan 29, 2016 | Archive
January 29, 2016 FDA approved on Thursday eribulin mesylate (Halaven—Eisai) for the treatment of unresectable or advanced liposarcoma. The treatment is approved for patients who previously had undergone chemotherapy with an anthracycline drug. Richard Pazdur, MD,... by admin | Jan 29, 2016 | Archive
January 29, 2016 Researchers in Denmark investigated serious harms tied to five drugs routinely prescribed to treat depression. The systematic review and meta-analysis sought patterns in mortality; suicidality, including attempts and ideation; aggression; and an... by admin | Jan 29, 2016 | Archive
January 29, 2016 CDC held a hearing Thursday to discuss draft guidelines the federal agency drew up to address soaring rates of opioid analgesic abuse. CDC’s draft guidelines, published earlier this month, would not be mandatory but would give primary-care...