New evidence links 1970s pregnancy test drug to life-changing birth defects
There may have been a ‘cover-up’ of the effect of the drug on pregnant mothers, say campaigners. New evidence has emerged…
Clovis’ Rubraca, trailing PARP rivals, nabs England coverage thanks to NICE U-turn
Already behind in the PARP inhibitor race, Clovis Oncology’s Rubraca has won a boost with reserved backing from England’s drug cost…
Teva, J&J make multibillion-dollar settlement offers as opioid trial gets going
After months of waiting, one drugmaker and five distributors accused of fueling the nation’s opioid addiction epidemic may finally face…
Abbott and Omada Health partner to offer integrated digital health and coaching experience for people with Type 2 diabetes
Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and Omada Health announced today they are partnering to integrate Abbott’s revolutionary FreeStyle Libre system, a continuous…
AI could offer warnings about serious side effects of drug-drug interactions
The more medications a patient takes, the greater the likelihood that interactions between those drugs could trigger negative side effects,…
New strategy to treat Parkinson’s disease
Northwestern Medicine scientists have used patient-derived neurons to develop and test a new strategy to treat Parkinson’s disease by mitigating…
Nurofen manufacturer Reckitt Benckiser under investigation by UK watchdog for selling ‘misleading’ painkillers
Drug company claims for over-the-counter painkillers are under investigation by a UK watchdog, The Independent has learnt. The Advertising Standards Authority…