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Zika Coming: Some of U.S. Lacks Mosquito Control
Mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus could be a problem in most states this year. At the same time, nearly half the country lacks any kind of mosquito control.
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Contaminated Eye Ointments Recalled by Allergan
Allergan is voluntarily recalling certain lots of various eye ointments because some users said they were contaminated, the pharmaceutical company announced.
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FDA OKs OxyContin for Some Children
The FDA has approved the use of OxyContin in children ages 11 to 16 with severe pain, the agency says on its web site.
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FDA Approves Combo Hepatitis C Treatment
FDA Approves Combo Hepatitis C Treatment
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FDA Approves New Drug for Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Agency also gives OK to genetic test used to identify eligible patients
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FDA Approves New Drug to Combat Melanoma
Advocates for melanoma research are applauding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval on Thursday of a new drug to treat advanced melanoma.
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Newer Drug Helps Older Myeloma Patients
Treatment may extend survival for patients over 65, researchers say
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FDA OKs New Once-Daily Asthma Treatment
The FDA has approved Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone furoate inhalation powder), an inhaled steroid taken once a day to prevent asthma symptoms in people 12 and older, drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline says.
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FDA Approves New Kind of Insomnia Drug
Belsomra acts on brain chemicals that regulate your sleep-wake cycle
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Orbactiv OK'd for Drug-Resistant Skin Infections
Third such antibiotic sanctioned this year
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