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CAPSULE: recent news in brief Read our round-up here...

Nighttime heartburn; obesity now tax deductible disease; Geodon alert; Ortho Micronor alert; FDA approves Concerta 27 mg; Aventis Pasteur donates smallpox vaccine to U.S.; Flonase names 25 worst spring allergy cities; and more...

New report catalogs intense activity in tumour antigen development Read the full story here...

If anyone doubts the biotech industry's determination to "head cancer off at the pass", they should take a look at a new report just released by Sweden-based BioSeeker Group...

FEATURE: Why drugs get pulled off the market Read the full story here...

"But aren't drugs supposed to be safe?" The FDA's mission is making sure that drugs are 'safe and effective'. So what does 'safe' really mean? This in-depth article examines definitions, deliberations, and decisions relating to withdrawal of previously approved medications...

"Time for your medicine!" Check out The Pill Timer here...

Forgetful or casual about taking your prescription pills? The clever Pill Timer container keeps you on course with an easy-to-use timer/alarm cap that measures the elapsed time between dosages, and alerts you if you risk missing a dose.

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Recently revised guidelines for preventing heart disease mean nearly three times as many Americans could benefit from taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs...

High cholesterol: management guidelines Read the full story here...

The National Cholesterol Education Program says the intensity of cholesterol-lowering treatment should be matched to each person's level of risk for coronary heart disease...

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