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International Approvals: Humira, Atripla, Januvia
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Europe has approved a new indication for adalimumab subcutaneous injection (Humira) and efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate combination tablets (Atripla); Canada has approved sitagliptin phosphate tablets (Januvia). Medscape Medical News
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Cigarette Endorsements Belie "Artistry" Excuse for Smoking in Classic Movies
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Financially lucrative commercial collaborations between tobacco companies and major motion picture studios beginning in the late 1920s are responsible for the smoking imagery that was so prevalent in "classic" movies, investigators report in September issue of the BMJ specialist journal Tobacco Control. Reuters Health Information
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Heparin Deaths Higher, FDA Says
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As many as 62 deaths over the past 15 months have been linked to tainted heparin on the basis of allergic/hypotensive symptoms, although heparin may not have actually caused the deaths. Heartwire
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U.S. Panel Backs Proposed J&J Psoriasis Drug
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An experimental Johnson & Johnson drug should be approved for treating adults with moderate or severe psoriasis, a advisory panel unanimously ruled Tuesday. Reuters Health Information
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