Cephalon Inc has won approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to sell Treanda (bendamustine) to treat patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or CLL, the company said on Thursday. Reuters Health Information
The U.S. government cut Medicare rates for oxygen therapy, sleep apnea and other products, a move likely to hurt Apria Healthcare Group Inc, Lincare Holdings Inc and ResMed Inc. Reuters Health Information
In the Netherlands, where euthanasia is legal but regulated by law, the use of continuous deep sedation for patients near death increased between 2001 and 2005, while the use of euthanasia declined. Reuters Health Information
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a tissue adhesive (Artiss) for use in skin grafts for burn patients, the agency said on Wednesday. Reuters Health Information
In a study, universal screening of patients newly admitted to the hospital reduced the incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus during admission and 30 days after patient discharge. Medscape Medical News
U.S. regulatory staff have recommended updating the prescribing instructions for a Baxter International anesthesia drug after three reports of cardiac arrest in children, documents released on Friday said. Reuters Health Information
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for a continuous glucose monitoring system (FreeStyle Navigator), a linear ablation pen (Coolrail Pen), and a stereoscopic vision system (VSII). Medscape Medical News
The latest countries to recall heparin products are France, Italy, and Denmark, and the affected material has been traced to four Chinese suppliers. Another US manufacturer has also recalled some heparin products. Heartwire
Lured by his own attraction to a career in surgery, a medical student showcases the experiences of others already practicing in that field. Medscape Med Students
