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    May 9, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Drug spending falls for first time in 6 decades

    An explosion of cheap generic substitutes for widely used prescription drugs last year helped drive the first decline in pharmaceutical spending in the U.S. in nearly six decades.
    An explosion of cheap generic substitutes for widely used prescription drugs last year helped drive the first decline in pharmaceutical spending in the U.S. in nearly six decades. Drug makers often lament what they call the patent cliff, which is when...

    Tags: Plavix (drug), Prescription Drugs, Health Insurance, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Medical Research

    2. May 2, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Antidepressants: A help or hindrance to those facing surgery?

    About 11% of Americans over age 12 take an antidepressant, making the drugs the most widely used medication in the United States. And with more than 51 million in-patient surgeries performed annually in the United States, a substantial overlap between the two patient populations -- those on antidepressants and those facing surgery -- is a certainty.
    About 11% of Americans over age 12 take an antidepressant, making the drugs the most widely used medication in the United States. And with more than 51 million in-patient surgeries performed annually in the United States, a substantial overlap between the...

    Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Heart Attack, Behavioral Conditions, Medical Specialization, Cardiologists

    3. May 6, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Amgen aims to restock its medicine cabinet

    Amgen Inc. is a biotechnology company that develops medicines used in the treatment of cancer, kidney disease, arthritis, bone disease and other serious illnesses.
    Amgen Inc. is a biotechnology company that develops medicines used in the treatment of cancer, kidney disease, arthritis, bone disease and other serious illnesses. The Thousand Oaks company's top-selling products include arthritis medication Enbrel,...

    Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Arthritis, Biotechnology Industry, Biotechnology, Enbrel (drug)

    4. May 5, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. A wife's Alzheimer's, a husband's obsession

    Ken Chiate is a born problem-solver, and in the summer of 1961, when he was on break from college, his problem was a head-turning blond named Jeannette.
    Ken Chiate is a born problem-solver, and in the summer of 1961, when he was on break from college, his problem was a head-turning blond named Jeannette. He was head lifeguard at a public pool in Phoenix, where his father owned a liquor store. She worked...

    Tags: Lawyers, Alzheimer's Disease, Arthritis, Parkinson's Disease, Placebo

    5. May 2, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Use of alertness drug modafinil takes off, spurred by untested uses

    In up-all-night, work-work-work America, a prescription medication like modafinil was sure to make major inroads from the get-go.
    In up-all-night, work-work-work America, a prescription medication like modafinil was sure to make major inroads from the get-go. And, whether you call this novel stay-awake drug by its commercial names -- Provigil and Nuvigil -- or by its plain-Jane...

    Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Justice System, Healthy Diet, Chemical Industry

    6. May 11, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Judge again rejects limits on emergency contraception

    In yet another scathing critique of government health officials, a federal judge refused Friday to stay his order making emergency contraceptives available to consumers of all ages without a prescription.
    In yet another scathing critique of government health officials, a federal judge refused Friday to stay his order making emergency contraceptives available to consumers of all ages without a prescription. Calling government efforts to restrict the...

    Tags: U.S. Department of Justice, Food and Drug Administration, Trials, Politics, National Government

    7. May 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Essential track: The Fugs' 'Carpe Diem' -- covered by the Melvins

    For its recent album of cover songs, “Everybody Loves Sausages,” Los Angeles rock band the Melvins mined rock history to reveal some unlikely inspirations. The record hasn’t gotten nearly the attention it deserves, especially for those who love surprising versions of familiar songs, scary-sounding men and rock. 
    Los Angeles Times Pop Music Critic
    For its recent album of cover songs, “Everybody Loves Sausages,” Los Angeles rock band the Melvins mined rock history to reveal some unlikely inspirations. The record hasn’t gotten nearly the attention it deserves, especially for those...

    Tags: Entertainment, New Year's Day, Foods and Beverages, Lifestyle and Leisure, Chemical Industry

    8. May 9, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. After hospital care, the test begins

    In 2011, my husband, Eric, a trial attorney, was felled by a brain stem stroke just before he was to board a flight at O'Hare in Chicago. He was just 53 years old with no prior health conditions or problems. From the outset, we knew his recovery and rehabilitation would be long and difficult. We didn't know that his transition to post-hospital medical care would be just as challenging.
    In 2011, my husband, Eric, a trial attorney, was felled by a brain stem stroke just before he was to board a flight at O'Hare in Chicago. He was just 53 years old with no prior health conditions or problems. From the outset, we knew his recovery and...

    Tags: Internists, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Medical Procedures and Tests, Medical Specialization, Health and Medical Professionals

    9. Apr 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. Strategies for cutting the cost of prescription drugs

    When Maggie Heim had a recurrence of ovarian cancer about a year after her initial treatment, her oncologist suggested that she take what he believed could be a lifesaving drug. There was just one problem: Her insurer wouldn't pay for it.
    When Maggie Heim had a recurrence of ovarian cancer about a year after her initial treatment, her oncologist suggested that she take what he believed could be a lifesaving drug. There was just one problem: Her insurer wouldn't pay for it. The 59-year-...

    Tags: Employment Opportunities, Trials, High Blood Pressure, Genentech Inc., Career and Workplace

    10. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Government shuts down HIV/AIDS vaccine trial

    This post has been corrected, as indicated below.
    In another major setback for efforts to develop a vaccine to boost immunity to the human immunodeficiency virus, known as HIV, a key clinical trial was ordered shut down this week after an independent panel of safety experts found that participants...

    Tags: HIV, Diseases and Illnesses, Trials, AIDS, Disease Prevention

    11. Apr 11, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Doctors describe 'death with dignity' program for cancer patients

    A majority of Americans support the idea of allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives with the help of their doctors. For instance, 55% of people questioned for the NPR<a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/12/27/168150886/americans-support-physician-assisted-suicide-for-terminally-ill">-Truven Health Analytics Health Poll</a> last&nbsp; year said they were in favor of legalizing physician-assisted suicide. A BBC<a href="http://www.harrisinteractive.com/NewsRoom/HarrisPolls/tabid/447/mid/1508/articleId/677/ctl/ReadCustom%20Default/Default.aspx"> World News America/Harris Poll</a> from the year before found that 58% believed that physician-assisted suicide should be a legal option for patients who request it.
    A majority of Americans support the idea of allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives with the help of their doctors. For instance, 55% of people questioned for the NPR-Truven Health Analytics Health Poll last  year said they were in favor of...

    Tags: Prostate Cancer, Assisted Suicide, Chemical Industry, Hiccups, Suicide

    12. Apr 29, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. FDA approves a drug to reverse anticoagulation

    Ever since the drug warfarin was discovered to be a highly effective anti-clotting agent as well as a good rat poison in the early 1950s, it has been the frontline weapon in preventing stroke among those with atrial fibrillation. But its growing use has always raised the specter of dangerously hard-to-stanch bleeding if someone taking it is wounded or bleeds internally from a fall or a car accident.
    Ever since the drug warfarin was discovered to be a highly effective anti-clotting agent as well as a good rat poison in the early 1950s, it has been the frontline weapon in preventing stroke among those with atrial fibrillation. But its growing use has...

    Tags: Pradaxa (drug), Food and Drug Administration, Dietary Supplements, Rivaroxaban (drug), Cardiac Arrhythmia

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