Novartis Cancer Drug Gets Another EU OK

Published November 11, 2012

Novartis Cancer Drug Gets Another EU OK

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Swiss-based drug manufacturer Novartis (NYSE: NVS ) announced today that it has received another green light from the European Commission for its tumor drug Votubia. The tablets can now be used to treat some adults with non-cancerous kidney tumors …
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Viagra for women drug trial underway for the 30% of women who don't orgaasm

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"We anticipate the treatment will work like Viagra for women. Rather than a long-term, therapy-based approach, this drug can be taken when a woman anticipates sexual activity," Professor Davis of the Women's Health Group at Monash University said.
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Organizing to Battle Drug-Resistant TB

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Inadequate and interrupted treatment can then lead to drug-resistant strains of the disease. This takes a heavy economic toll. According to a study commissioned by the Southern African Development Community, TB costs South Africa alone $ 886 million …
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