Chinese look to butt-out in a variety of ways
Chinese observed “World No Tobacco Day” on Saturday in a variety of fashions from a fancy “quit-smoking contest” offering a cash prize to the traditional collection of signatures.
Avastin slows progress of breast cancer in trial
The addition of Genentech Inc’s cancer drug Avastin to chemotherapy slows the progress of breast cancer, according to results of a large international trial released Saturday.
Class Action Against Pfizer OKed in Canada
A class-action suit against pharmaceutical Pfizer Inc. and Pfizer Canada Inc. has been approved by a Quebec Superior Court Justice.
Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Risk Of SIDS
Clinicians have long considered prenatal cigarette smoke exposure a major contributing risk factor for SIDS, but researchers had not proved a casual relationship.
Poorer smokers make final drag last, research shows
A survey of butts by two University of Otago researchers has revealed poor smokers get more out of each fag.
Glenmark gets approval for marketing in US
Agencies Posted online: Friday , May 30, 2008 at 1118 hrs IST Mumbai, May 30: Pharmaceutical firm Glenmark on Friday said it has received ANDA approval for its anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic drugs and will …
Police: Man Takes Dog’s Drug, Then Drives
A Des Moines man who was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated apparently took his dog’s pills by mistake.
FDA: Time for asthma patients to get new inhalers
The Associated Press Friday, May 30, 2008; 11:16 AM WASHINGTON — Old-fashioned asthma inhalers that contain environment-harming chemicals will quit selling at year’s end _ and the government is urging patients …
Possible Case: Tuberculosis Testing:
False Positives
Viril-ity Power (VIP) Tablets
Product recalled because it contains a potentially harmful, undeclared ingredient that may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs and can lower blood pressure to life-threatening levels.
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