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Sanofi Pulls Zantac From U.S. and Canada After Carcinogen Found
10/18/2019
According to a statement, Sanofi said it would recall popular heartburn medicine Zantac in the United States and Canada after the medicines were linked with a probable cancer-causing impurity.
According to a statement, Sanofi said it would recall popular heartburn medicine Zantac in the United States and Canada after the medicines were linked with a probable cancer-causing impurity.
According to a statement, Sanofi...
10/18/2019
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Gender-Specific Hypertension Guidelines Are Needed to Improve Stroke Prevention
10/15/2019
“Further work on the biological mechanisms for sex differences in stroke risk associated with hypertension severity and a need for sex-specific clinical guidelines may be warranted,” the researchers concluded.
“Further work on the biological mechanisms for sex differences in stroke risk associated with hypertension severity and a need for sex-specific clinical guidelines may be warranted,” the researchers concluded.
“Further work on the biological...
10/15/2019
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Cardiovascular Events More Prevalent in Patients Denied PCSK9 Inhibitor Coverage
10/09/2019
“Appropriately identifying and characterizing barriers to PCSK9 inhibitor access, and developing approaches to overcome them, will reduce the clinical and economic burden for patients who are likely to benefit from PCSK9 inhibition,”...
“Appropriately identifying and characterizing barriers to PCSK9 inhibitor access, and developing approaches to overcome them, will reduce the clinical and economic burden for patients who are likely to benefit from PCSK9 inhibition,”...
“Appropriately identifying and...
10/09/2019
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Walmart Becomes Latest U.S. Retailer to Pull Heartburn Drug Zantac
10/02/2019
Walmart became one of the last remaining major US retailers to suspend the sale of over-the-counter heartburn medication containing ranitidine.
Walmart became one of the last remaining major US retailers to suspend the sale of over-the-counter heartburn medication containing ranitidine.
Walmart became one of the last...
10/02/2019
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CVS Suspends Sales of Zantac Brand and Generic Heartburn Drug During Safety Review
09/30/2019
According to CVS, the company will discontinue sales of the popular Zantac heartburn treatment and its own generic ranitidine products from its pharmacies after traces of a known carcinogen were found in some of the products.
According to CVS, the company will discontinue sales of the popular Zantac heartburn treatment and its own generic ranitidine products from its pharmacies after traces of a known carcinogen were found in some of the products.
According to CVS, the company...
09/30/2019
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Public Health Program Targeting CVD Risk Proves Cost-Effective
09/10/2019
Recent study findings support the cost-effectiveness of a statewide public health program that uses community health workers to screen for cardiovascular disease risk and provide ongoing support to participants.
Recent study findings support the cost-effectiveness of a statewide public health program that uses community health workers to screen for cardiovascular disease risk and provide ongoing support to participants.
Recent study findings support...
09/10/2019
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Treating Hypertension Could Decelerate Cognitive Decline
09/10/2019
Researchers recently found that treating hypertension may help to decelerate the progression of cognitive decline in older adults.
Researchers recently found that treating hypertension may help to decelerate the progression of cognitive decline in older adults.
Researchers recently found that...
09/10/2019
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Beware of Intensifying Antihypertensive Regimen at Hospital Discharge
08/23/2019
"Our study adds to others that indicate the few weeks after coming home from the hospital are a particularly high-risk time for medication confusion, error, and harms - so the safest route will always be to check on whether changes to...
"Our study adds to others that indicate the few weeks after coming home from the hospital are a particularly high-risk time for medication confusion, error, and harms - so the safest route will always be to check on whether changes to...
"Our study adds to others that...
08/23/2019
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Antiplatelet Agent Recalled
08/22/2019
A prescription antiplatelet agent used to reduce the risk of stroke in people who have had blood clots or transient ischemic attacks is being recalled.
A prescription antiplatelet agent used to reduce the risk of stroke in people who have had blood clots or transient ischemic attacks is being recalled.
A prescription antiplatelet...
08/22/2019
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How Statin Type Influences HCC Incidence, Mortality in Those With Viral Hepatitis
08/20/2019
Researchers recently compared how the use of lipophilic or hydrophilic statins impacted hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with viral hepatitis.
Researchers recently compared how the use of lipophilic or hydrophilic statins impacted hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with viral hepatitis.
Researchers recently compared...
08/20/2019
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2021 Health Plans Granted Leeway to Limit Consumers’ Benefit From Drug Coupons
07/15/2020
A rule finalized this spring by the Trump administration permits employers and insurers not to apply drug company copayment assistance toward enrollees’ deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums for any drug.
A rule finalized this spring by the Trump administration permits employers and insurers not to apply drug company copayment assistance toward enrollees’ deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums for any drug.
A rule finalized this spring by...
07/15/2020
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FDA asks Teva Pharmaceutical for further study on Huntington`s drug
05/31/2016
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Reducing Costs and Improving Care Among Dual Eligibles
11/20/2013
San Antonio—As of 2009, there were 9.2 million dual eligible beneficiaries in the United States. This population is among the sickest and costliest, accounting for a disproportionate share of federal and state spending, according to Mary...
San Antonio—As of 2009, there were 9.2 million dual eligible beneficiaries in the United States. This population is among the sickest and costliest, accounting for a disproportionate share of federal and state spending, according to Mary...
San Antonio—As of 2009, there...
11/20/2013
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Preventing Influenza Viral Pneumonia With Asthma Drugs
03/17/2017
Early administration of two asthma drugs may prevent severe flu infections with minimal side effects, according to a recent study.
Early administration of two asthma drugs may prevent severe flu infections with minimal side effects, according to a recent study.
Early administration of two...
03/17/2017
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Better Cognitive Outcomes in Preterm Infants Treated with Erythropoietin-Stimulating Agents
05/15/2014
Preterm infants randomized to receive darbepoetin or erythropoietin have better cognitive outcomes at 18 to 22 months of age than do similar infants randomized to receive placebo, according to results of a multicenter study.
Preterm infants randomized to receive darbepoetin or erythropoietin have better cognitive outcomes at 18 to 22 months of age than do similar infants randomized to receive placebo, according to results of a multicenter study.
Preterm infants randomized to...
05/15/2014
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