Pacemaker Could Help Treat Alzheimer's
Pacemaker could help treat Alzheimer's
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The Food and Drug Administration approved the use of pacemakers for advanced Parkinson's in 2002, and studies have found that it has helped calm the tremors and uncontrollable movements caused by the disease. Pacemakers also are used to treat …
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Chris Leben returns from drug suspension with a different outlook on life
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"It's been a long struggle, not just pain medicine, but drug and alcohol abuse, and I've had it through my entire career," said Leben, whose drinking and issues with depression and aggression dating back to childhood made him the most compelling figure …
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2012: Obamacare, new obesity drugs, gun violence, Lance Armstrong, and pot …
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The FDA does not regulate caffeine in energy drinks, but a tenfold increase in emergency room visits by people who consumed caffeine energy drinks is described in a report issued by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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FDA approves Aegerion cholesterol disorder drug
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NEW YORK — Federal regulators have approved Aegerion Pharmaceuticals' treatment for a rare inherited disease that causes extremely high levels of bad cholesterol, the company said Monday. The company's shares have been … commercial health insurance …
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