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What are hernias and what causes them?
In the past two weeks, we’ve heard of two people who need hernia surgery. But what exactly is a hernia and what causes them? A hernia is a condition in which part of an organ protrudes through the wall of the cavity containing. Oftentimes, it involves the intestine at a weak point in the abdominal […]
Group B Strep Awareness Month
Being pregnant is an exciting time, full of expectations of a happy and healthy baby. But for women who may become pregnant or are pregnant it’s important to know the risks and signs for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) and how it can affect your baby. July is GBS awareness month and we want to do […]
Endo to Pull Opana From the Market Following FDA Request (via Pharmacy Times)
By: Jennifer Barrett, Assistant Editor, Pharmacy Times Endo International has announced its plan to withdraw Opana ER (oxymorphone hydrochloride extended release) from the market, following the FDA’s request to remove the reformulated opioid pain medication in June. Opana ER was first approved in 2006 for the management of pain severe enough to require daily, around-the-clock, long-term opioid […]
Newest Drug Approvals
The FDA has recently approved the following medications: Brineura from BioMarin was approved in April for the treatment of late infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 (CLN2). This fatal genetic neurodegenerative disease affects 1 in 12,500 live births and Brineura is specifically indicated to slow the loss of ambulation in symptomatic pediatric patients 3 years […]
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