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Avandia (rosiglitazone) To Be Taken Off The Market In Europe Medical News Today Avandia (rosiglitazone), and all diabetes medications that contain rosiglitazone will be taken off the market within the next few months, says the European Medicines Agency (EMA) which has recommended taking it off the market. ... See all stories on this topic »

DEA collecting unused medicines for safe disposal Boston Herald By AP BOSTON — Police departments and other agencies across New England are taking part in a nationwide prescription drug "take-back" program this weekend that will offer people a chance to safely dispose of medicines. ... See all stories on this topic »

Amgen, J&J anemia drugs recalled over glass flakes Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - Amgen Inc and Johnson & Johnson are recalling their Epogen and Procrit anemia treatments because of the potential for barely visible glass flakes in vials containing the injectable medicines. The contaminated product has the ... See all stories on this topic »

Abbott identifies recalled baby formula lots Reuters An image released by Abbott Laboratories on September 23, 2010. Abbott posted a list of lot numbers on Thursday for the millions of recalled containers of its Similac powdered infant formulas and expanded Internet and call center capacity to handle a ... See all stories on this topic » Reuters

New study links breast cancer to hormone therapy CTV.ca TORONTO — The first Canadian study of its kind is adding to a growing body of international evidence suggesting that the use of hormone replacement therapy may raise the risk of breast cancer. However, some doctors counter that such studies do not ... See all stories on this topic »

Astra, BMS diabetes drug succeeds in latest trial Reuters By Kate Kelland LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - An experimental diabetes drug from AstraZeneca (AZN.L) and Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY.N) met its target in a late-stage trial as a combination therapy, working as well as a comparison in reducing blood sugar ... See all stories on this topic »

Obesity rate rises, three-Quarters of Americans could be overweight by 2020 NewsNet5.com By: AP PARIS - Three out of four Americans will be overweight by 2020, unless comprehensive measures are taken to fight the obesity epidemic, says a study released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. ... See all stories on this topic » NewsNet5.com

Hospital Care In USA Has Improved Significantly In Eight Years Medical News Today Hospital care in the United States has improved considerably, especially in the treatment and care for patients with pneumonia, children's asthma care and heart attack, says a new report issued by the Joint Commission, titled Improving America's ... See all stories on this topic »

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