Maker of OxyContin developing tamper-resistant hydrocodone drug
The drug's California manufacturer, Zogenix, says the pure formulation allows for long-term use without the risk of liver damage and would offer a much-needed treatment for chronic pain sufferers. But critics have warned that such a formulation also …
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Nivolumab shows long–term efficacy in combating melanoma
Results of a new study suggest that a drug commonly prescribed to patients with cancer — including advanced melanoma — can halt the progress of the disease for up to two years. According to the study, nivolumab … This study provides the first …
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War on superbugs: In the fight against germs, NJ health care facilities get …
Then she attempted to walk into the sterile nurses' station — a major infection-control faux pas, because she would also be bringing any organisms she might have come in contact with from the treatment area into a sterile environment. … The CDC …
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