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TriLipix Approved to Help Lower Cholesterol
To be used alone, or in combination with a statin

2 Diabetes Drugs Double Fracture Risk in Women
Both Avandia and Actos lower bone density, new analysis shows

Generic Heart Drugs as Good as Brand-Name Counterparts
Review found most were as effective, despite editorials urging opposite

FDA Touts Efforts to Enhance Food Safety
Critics see problems with the agency's goals, commitment and resources

Study Calls for Greater Scrutiny of ’Off-Label’ Drug Use
Doctors often prescribe medicines for conditions that haven't been studied thoroughly

Promacta Approved for Rare Blood Disorder
Affects about 60,000 people in United States

FDA Approves New Drug for Severe Epilepsy
Trials showed Banzel proved effective against Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

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

Wrinkle Fillers Need Better Label Warnings: FDA Panel
Reports of allergic reactions, other problems have surfaced with these products, experts say

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

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