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Glucosamine Supplementation Not Likely to Raise HDL Levels
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Commonly consumed doses of glucosamine do not increase serum HDL cholesterol or its main component, apolipoprotein (apo) A1, in people with diabetes and low HDL cholesterol, researchers found in a small placebo-controlled crossover study. Reuters Health Information
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First-Time Generic Approvals: Procardia XL, Estrostep FE, Estrostep
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The FDA has approved first-time generic formulations for nifedipine extended-release tablets in 90-mg strength; norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets (28-day) in 1 mg/0.02 mg, 1 mg/0.03 mg, and 1 mg/0.035 mg strengths; and norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets (21-day) in 1 mg/0.02 mg, 1 mg/0.03 mg, and 1 mg/0.035 mg strengths. Medscape Medical News
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Pneumococcal Vaccine Does Not Affect S. Aureus Carriage in Young Children
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Pneumococcal vaccine reduces the carriage of vaccine serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae without influencing Staphylococcus aureus carriage in young children with acute otitis media, according to a report in the December 15th issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
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