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More children taking prescription drugs to treat chronic conditions
Posted: May 19, 2010
Pharmaceutical
American children are taking more medications than ever before to treat chronic conditions, according to the 2010 Medco Drug Trend Report, raising the question, “How safe are these drugs for children?”
Chronic cough may be symptom of GERD
Posted: March 3, 2010
Pharmaceutical
Sufferers of gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, often experience symptoms such as heartburn and a sour taste in the mouth. But nearly half of all people with GERD have no symptoms except a chronic cough. Most people dismiss
Ruling: patients may sue generic drug makers under state law
Posted: January 11, 2010
Pharmaceutical
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has found in favor with a lower court that patients may sue generic drug makers under state law for failing to provide adequate warnings about potential side effects with their drugs. The ruling
