FDA Panel Split on Telavancin for Nosocomial Pneumonia

FDA Panel Split on Telavancin for Nosocomial Pneumonia

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SILVER SPRING, Maryland — A federal advisory panel has given qualified support for the use of telavancin in the treatment of patients with nosocomial pneumonia (NP) resulting from susceptible isolates of gram-positive organisms. The US Food and Drug …
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Autism advocates, NIH, CDC testify to Congress about research, autism increase

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The IACC has a Strategic Plan, but critics say it is too focused on genetics research, and it doesn't coordinate enough with other federal, national and regional autism efforts in the areas of research, treatments, therapies and services. Another focus …
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Medicare Enrollment Deadline Is Dec. 7 As Changes Take Effect For Drug …

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New in 2013, Medicare Part D plans will cover new drugs, such as benzodiazepines for treating anxiety, insomnia, agitation, seizures, muscle spasms and alcohol withdrawal, as well as barbiturates. Medicare policy also changes the amount customers pay …
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