Donor organ 'paint' could slash waiting lists
Scientists in the UK have developed a new treatment, similar to a paint, that could almost double the life of a transplanted organ. abc.net.au |
Diabetes drug Avandia stays on the market with restrictions
Avandia will remain on the U.S. market, but be tightly restricted due to heart risk concerns, says the Food and Drug Administration. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Abbott withdraws diet pill in US, Canada
By 2010-10-08T16:28:58ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Abbott Laboratories says it is withdrawing its diet pill Meridia in the U.S. and Canada, almost a year after studies showed the drug increases the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients with a history of heart disease.... hosted.ap.org |
Prescriptions: Botox for Migraines Is Approved
The Food and Drug Administration’s decision to give Allergan the go-ahead to market Botox for chronic migraines comes after the company paid $600 million to settle illegal marketing allegations. feeds.nytimes.com |
Low-dose aspirin may cut colon cancer risk, study finds
A new analysis suggests that taking a low dose of aspirin may modestly reduce the risk of developing colon cancer or dying of the disease. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |