Health News Archives
Drug Approvals
New Drug May Offer Hope to Some With Lung Cancer
Pemetrexed improves survival with advanced non-small-cell tumors, study finds
Ovarian Cancer Test Approved
Helps doctors decide on appropriate surgical options
Metozolv Approved for Diabetic Stomach Disorder, GERD
But long-term use could cause serious side effects
Intuniv Approved for Pediatric ADHD
No known potential for abuse, maker says
Valcyte Approved for Cytomegalovirus in Children
A leading cause of infection in transplant patients
Zenpep Approved for Pancreatic Disorder
Makes up for lack of digestive enzymes
Xyzal Approved for Younger Kids
Antihistamine sanctioned for children as young as 6 months
Sabril Approved for Infantile Spasms
In children ages 1 month to 2 years
New Hib Vaccine Granted Accelerated Approval
To help remedy vaccine shortage
New Drug Approved for Gaucher Disease
An inherited metabolic disorder
