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Lipitor, Atorvastatin

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  1. Modeling Human Drug Trials a " Without the HumanRead the original story

    Sunday Nov 15 | Wired News

    I. In 1997, the UK Department of Health launched a study to determine whether a popular cardiovascular drug, atorvastatin, could reduce the number of heart attacks and strokes in diabetic patients.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Mathematics, Science

  2. Pfizer to pay record $2.3B penalty for drug promosRead the original story

    Sep 2, 2009 | Beyond this Box

    Announcing the penalty as a warning to all drug manufacturers, Justice Department officials said the overall settlement is the largest ever paid by a drug company for alleged violations of federal drug rules, and the $1.2 billion criminal fine is the largest ever in any U.S. criminal case.

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    Related Topix: Pfizer, Biotech, Medicine, Healthcare Industry, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Medication, Bextra, Valdecoxib (generic), Healthcare Law

  3. Why You May Need Cholesterol DrugsRead the original story

    Saturday | Forbes

    Even adults at moderate risk for developing heart disease can benefit from these medicines.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Medication, Stroke, Cardiology

  4. 2010 Pharma Forecast: Key Products and Leading Therapy AreasRead the original story

    Friday Dec 4 | PharmaExec.com

    Pharmaceutical product sales are expected to exceed $800 billion for the first time in 2009 , despite a general decline in the industry's annual growth rate.

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    Related Topix: Epidemic, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Natural Disasters, Health, Medicine, Plavix, Clopidogrel (generic), Medication, Cholesterol, Hypertension

  5. Warning: drug ads are harmful to your healthRead the original story

    Friday Dec 4 | NewsTarget.com

    If you watch TV or ever flip through a glossy magazine, you are bound to have seen ads conjured up by Big Pharma working with slick advertising agencies.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Henry Waxman, Democrat, Healthcare Law, Law, UC Los Angeles

  6. Most Popular Cholesterol DrugsRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 2 | Forbes Autos

    Even adults at moderate risk for developing heart disease can benefit from these medicines.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Medication, Pravachol, Pravastatin (generic), Mevacor, Lovastatin (generic), Zetia, Ezetimibe (generic)

  7. Research and Markets: Philippines Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare...Read the original story

    Thursday Dec 3 | Earth Times

    Research and Markets has announced the addition of the " Philippines Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q1 2010 " report to their offering.

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    Related Topix: Southeast Asia, Philippines, World News, Gloria Macapagal-arroyo

  8. Atorvastatin Inhibits gp91phox Circulating Levels in Patients With...Read the original story

    Thursday Dec 3 | Circulation

    From the Department of Experimental Medicine , "Sapienza" University; Department of Internal Medicine , University of Rome "Tor Vergata"; and Department of Clinical and Medical Therapy , "Sapienza" University, Rome, Italy.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Italy, World News, Rome, Italy, Lazio, Italy, Life, Food, Dieting

  9. Pharma industry prepares for end of 'blockbuster medicines'Read the original story

    Thursday Dec 3 | EurActiv.com

    The days of the $1 billion blockbuster drug are over, according to a senior industry researcher.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Medication

  10. Pharma, evidence, and trustRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 2 | Kevin, M.D.

    A number of the other blogs that have noted the existence of this blog seem to have "Pharma" in their titles in one way or another, and the implication is not that the blogger likes much about Big Pharma.

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  11. Watson Completes Acquisition of Arrow GroupRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 1 | SOA World Magazine

    Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Arrow Group for a combination of cash and stock.

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    Related Topix: Biotech, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare Industry

  12. High-Dose Statins Found to Improve Cardio OutcomesRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Dec 1 | Mental Help Net

    High-dose statin treatment reduces the incidence of serious cardiovascular events in patients with acute coronary syndromes who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention , according to a study in the Dec.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Medication, Pravachol, Pravastatin (generic), Angina, Health, Cholesterol

  13. Pfizer Piles Into Biotech With Deal For Gaucher's DrugRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 1 | NPR

    Lipitor, Celebrex and Zoloft are some of the pills taken daily by millions of people that helped make Pfizer the world's largest drugmaker.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication

  14. U.S. health care costs dwarf other nations'

    Monday Nov 30 | Anchorage Daily News

    Congress is on the verge of passing landmark legislation ensuring that most Americans have access to basic health care.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Opinion

  15. At a cheaper price, generic drugs still can be effectiveRead the original story

    Monday Nov 30 | CourierPostOnline

    Last year, pharmaceutical companies spent more than $4 billion urging patients like you to 'ask your doctor' about their drugs.

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    Related Topix: Health, AARP, Medicine, Cholesterol, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), Healthcare Law, Law

  16. Coq10 and Statins Don't Mix

    Sunday Nov 29 | Associated Content

    What is the nature of the relationship between coq10 and statins? Recent research suggests that Coenzyme Q10 and statins like cholesterol-lowering Lipitor are not a good combination.

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    Related Topix: Cholesterol, Medicine, Health, Medication

  17. Restrictions on Part D Drug CoverageRead the original story

    Sunday Nov 29 | AARP The Magazine

    "? ARCHIVE Ask Ms. Medicare: Have a question on Medicare? Look first at the Q&As already posted in our Ms.

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    Related Topix: Medicare, Health, Medicine, Pain

  18. Cancer survivor thankful for lifeRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 26 | The South Mississippi Sun Herald

    Thanksgiving for Latisha Dedeaux is an awesome aspect of each day of her life. This afternoon, she and her husband, L.J., will be joined around the table by loved ones.

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Colorectal Health, Colon Cancer, Health, Medicine, Pain

  19. Success Story ZeroRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Nov 25 | Carl Daikeler's Blog Spot

    I am the CEO of Product Partners which owns and operates Beachbody.com and the Beachbody Coach Network and the Million Dollar Body Game.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health

  20. Human Skeletal Muscle Drug Transporters Determine Local Exposure and Toxicity of Statins [Article]Read the original story

    Wednesday Nov 25 | Circulation

    Henriette E. Meyer zu Schwabedissen ; Ute I. Schwarz ; Christopher J. Lemke ; Brenda L. Leake ; Richard B. Kim ; and Rommel G. Tirona * From the Department of Physiology & Pharmacology and Division of Clinical Pharmacology , Department of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada; and Division of Clinical Pharmacology , Department of ...

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    Related Topix: Science, Pharmacology, Nashville, TN