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Abbott RealTime HBV test approved

September 02, 2010

Abbott announced that the FDA has approved its RealTime HBV assay for measuring the amount of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in human plasma or serum from individuals chronically infected with HBV.

Suboxone sublingual film approved to treat opioid dependence

August 31, 2010

Reckitt Benckiser announced that the FDA has approved Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) sublingual film for maintenance treatment of opioid dependence in conjunction with counseling and psychosocial support.

Tekamlo approved for hypertension

August 27, 2010

The FDA has approved Tekamlo (aliskiren and amlodipine tablets, from Novartis), a single, combination therapy tablet for the treatment of hypertension, alone or with other antihypertensive agents.

Tygacil labeling updated to include increased mortality risk

September 01, 2010

The FDA is reminding healthcare professionals that intravenous Tygacil (tigecycline, from Pfizer) can increase mortality risk in the treatment of serious bacterial infections.

FDA warns consumers to avoid TimeOut Capsules

August 26, 2010

The FDA has warned consumers not to take TimeOut Capsules, which are marketed as a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement.

Phase 3 study of Ketotransdel for pain

September 03, 2010

Transdel announced positive results from its Phase 3 trial of Ketotransdel cream (ketoprofen 10% or TDLP-110) for the reduction of pain associated with acute soft tissue injuries.

Phase 3 study of torezolid for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections

August 30, 2010

Trius Therapeutics announced the initiation of its Phase 3 study of oral torezolid phosphate for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI).

The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians Gary S. Marshall, MD
MPR is featuring a four-week series of articles addressing patient concerns about vaccines excerpted from *The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, 3rd ed. Click here* to view the complete series Week 4: Does Pertussis Vaccine Cause Brain Damage? Do Vaccines Cause Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? Can Vaccines Transmit Mad Cow Disease? Did the Polio Vaccine Cause the AIDS Pandemic? Can Vaccines Cause SIDS?

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View our archived coverage of The 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society (APS) from Baltimore, Maryland, which included our 3 blogs below that were updated daily with news stories.

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