FDA warns of liver damage reports with Sanofi drug

Published January 17, 2011

FDA warns of liver damage reports with Sanofi drug
(AP) — Federal health officials are warning doctors and patients that a recently-launched heart drug from Sanofi-Aventis SA has been linked to liver damage in a handful of patients.
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New measures could improve quality of care at stroke centers
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has recommended measures to monitor the quality of stroke care that could ultimately speed diagnosis and treatment. In addition to Primary Stroke Centers, currently certified by the Joint Commission, the plan calls for the official designation of Comprehensive Stroke Centers that would be held to more strict care standards. The new …
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Reducing HIV Risk Of Breastfeeding With Three-Drug Prophylaxis
The risk of transmitting HIV to infants during breastfeeding can be halved with a triple-drug regimen taken by mothers. These findings indicate that prophylaxis* with a three-drug regimen can safely replace older regimens in Africa, concludes the Article published Online first in Lancet Infectious Diseases. Breastfeeding is vital for child health and development in low-resource settings, but …
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