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Adding Darapladib To Statins To Treat Coronary Heart Disease
09 May 2008
Despite widespread use of cholesterol-lowering drugs, a significant number of cardiac patients continue to suffer heart attacks and stroke. Researchers theorize that high levels of an enzyme found in coronary plaques may be...
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Misinformation Linking Natural Fats To Obesity And Heart Disease Exposed By Author In New Book
07 May 2008
As heart disease and obesity continue to plague the US, many people believe that the recent proliferation of high-fat diets is the major culprit. As a consequence, many people aim to significantly reduce the amount of...
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Merck Receives Not Approvable Letter From FDA For MK-0524A (ER Niacin/laropiprant)
30 April 2008
Merck & Co., Inc. received a Not Approvable action letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Company's New Drug Application (NDA) for MK-0524A (ER niacin/laropiprant) for the treatment of primary...
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