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Share on PinterestA cardiologist explains everything you need to know about Lipfendra, the newly FDA-approved cholesterol-lowering pill. Guido…
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You might be interested in…Therapeutics Update (Part 2)
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The rule could save the lives of thousands of people every yearNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)…
Statins, Diuretics, and Other Common Heart Drugs Do Not Worsen Survival in Multiple Myeloma, Scientists Report
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Massive recall of atorvastatin: What you need to know if you take cholesterol drugs |
A major recall of generic atorvastatin, the most prescribed cholesterol-lowering drug in the US, has raised concerns over…
Widely-used medicine recalled due to potentially reduced efficacy
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – A popular and widely-used medicine was recalled because it may not be as effective as…