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Drug Approvals

Banzel Approved for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
A severe form of epilepsy

Cancer Drug Ups Risk of Clots in Veins
Those on Avastin faced 33% increased risk of dangerous side effect

Early Onset Approved for ADHD Drug
30-minute onset of action for Focalin XR

Consumer Group Seeks FDA Ban on Avandia
Public Citizen cites liver failure deaths, other risks of adverse events for diabetes drug

Ontak Approved to Treat T-Cell Lymphoma
Targets specific receptor on cancer cells

NeuroStar Depression Therapy Cleared
Targets nerve cells with magnetic pulses

’Superbug’ Test Detects MRSA Faster
Existing diagnostics can take up to 3 days

Many Trial Reports on FDA-Approved Drugs Go Unpublished
Selective reporting may color record of comparisons to other meds, study says

Group Works to Streamline Cancer Therapy Approvals
6-point flow chart seeks to clarify most productive research lines for FDA consideration

Anti-Nausea Patch Approved for Chemo Patients
Protects for up to 5 days

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