Tag Archives: Pharmacology

Marijuana Kills Cancer Cells Per National Cancer Institute

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Marijuana can kill cancer cells. The National Cancer Institute (via India.com) revealed this finding on Aug. 23. It wrote on its FAQ page that "cannabis and cannabinoids may have benefits in...

FDA Warns Superbug-Prone Devices Makers

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Duedenoscope is a medical scope that has been used in multiple procedures every year. Doctors consider them a key tool in detecting and treating medical problems early and in a minimally invasive way...

Kim Kardashian Warned by FDA For Promoting Drug on Social Media

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Kim Kardashian and a drug manufacturer got in trouble after Kardashian promoted a drug on her social media accounts. The Federal Drug Administration issued a warning letter to the makers. It says the...

FDA Approves World’s First 3D Printed Drug

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The Aprecia Pharmaceuticals Company stated that the FDA had given its approval to SPRITAM. The drug is also called levetiracetam. It will be taken by mouth. The drug is for those suffering from...

Sanofi Buys Rare Cancer Drug for up to $300 Million from AstraZeneca

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Sanofi is making some deals that the chief executive of the company Pascal Soriot is arguing as a potential threat to the company’s financial state but Sanofi believes that buying the drugs that are...

Two Generic and Inexpensive Drugs Can Reduce Breast Cancer Deaths

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Studies published in "The Lancet" claim that two inexpensive and generic drugs can significantly reduce the recurrence of breast cancer in postmenopausal women and can decrease the death rate.The...

FDA Approves New Cholesterol Drug Praluent

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Praluent is a new cholesterol drug which is the first in a new class of biotech medications from Sanofi SA (SASY.PA) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (REGN.O) that use a novel approach that lowers...

Amanda Seyfried calls for Cannabis to be Legalized

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The 'Ted 2' actress believes that the drug - which she does not smoke herself - is a "wonderful thing" and that alcohol is a lot more damaging to society.She said: "I think it's a wonderful thing,...