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For patients with long-standing poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus on metformin plus a sulfonylurea

Exenatide, Pioglitazone Effective for Poorly Controlled T2DM

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Findings in patients with long-standing poorly controlled type 2 diabetes on metformin, sulfonylurea
Extending the market exclusivity for existing drugs that are granted subsequent U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for a new rare disease indication would provide manufacturers with substantial compensation

Extending Rx Exclusivity Could Boost Study for Rare Diseases

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Substantial compensation to many drug manufacturers, especially for top-selling products
In a case report published online Jan. 19 in Pediatrics

Iatrogenic Cushing’s Syndrome Described in 9-Year-Old Girl

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Symptoms developed six months after topical ocular glucocorticoid tx for bilateral iridocyclitis
Sunscreen with a high sun protection factor offers better protection than a standard beach umbrella

High SPF Sunscreen Offers Better Protection Than Beach Umbrella

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More incidence of sunburn with umbrella versus sunscreen, but neither completely prevents sunburn
A new vaccine for herpes simplex virus type 2 could be nearing human clinical trials

Early Study Results Promising for Genital Herpes Vaccine

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Two-pronged approach tested on lab monkeys, guinea pigs
For men with bladder cancer

Androgen Suppression Tx May Prevent Intravesical Recurrence

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Androgen suppression therapy may be prophylactic for intravesical recurrence of bladder cancer
Trulance has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat persistent idiopathic constipation in adults.

FDA Approves Trulance for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation

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Drug designed to stimulate secretion of intestinal fluid
For adolescents

Effectiveness of One-Dose MenACWY-D Drops Over Time

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Effectiveness 79 percent at less than one year, drops to 61 percent at three to less than eight years
An experimental drug

Experimental Drug May Simplify Macular Degeneration Treatment

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Animal tests showed fewer injections needed to treat age-related macular degeneration
Developing hypertension in very old age may provide some protection from dementia

Hypertension Onset After Age 80 May Protect Against Dementia

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Association independent of antihypertensive medication use