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Novartis’
Zometa cleared for bone metastases
THE US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has
approved Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp’s Zometa (zoledronic
acid) for the treatment of bone metastases caused by both liquid
and solid tumours.
MMR
vaccine is safe: Experts
AN independent scientific advisory committee that has reviewed the
latest research on the MMR vaccine said there is no evidence of
a causal link between the controversial jab and autism or bowel
disease.
EMEA
to review Glaxo’s Zyban
THE European Medicines Evaluation Agency said that it is reviewing
GlaxoSmithKline’s smoking cessation drug Zyban following safety
concerns.
EU
agency backs Johnson & Johnson contraceptive patch Evra
THE European Medicines Evaluation Agency said its scientific committee
has recommended Johnson and Johnson’s contraceptive patch Evra.
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