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Treating severe acne: Accutane is off the US market, but Claravis and generic version remain

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Millions of people suffer from severe, debilitating acne that does not respond to over-the-counter treatments such as acne washes and benzoyl peroxide, and even resists prescription antibiotics. Ongoing severe acne can cause physical effects such as pain, infection, and scarring, and social and emotional effects such as shame [...]

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The Fosamax mistrial, and other options in osteoporosis medication

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Earlier this month, a closely-watched trial over the osteoporosis drug Fosamax ended in mistrial, to the frustration of nearly everyone involved. The trial was marked by great tension, with a deadlocked jury, reports of threats of physical violence, and a judge-ordered cooling-down period.

What could [...]

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Will Big Pharma and the FDA really take care of you?

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This documentary trailer specifically references the Vioxx scandal — but it serves as a general reminder of the toxic relationship between the FDA and Big Pharma. Check it out:

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Roche expects earnings growth

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According to Reuters via Pharmalot, Roche Pharmaceuticals is

expected to post a 33 percent increase in full-year net profit for 2006 to 9.11 billion Swiss francs ($7.33 billion), according to the average of a Reuters poll of 15 analysts. Sales are seen up 17 percent at 41.65 billion francs, with [...]

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