MRSA: Tedizolid, a New Antibiotic, Proves Effective

MRSA: Tedizolid, a New Antibiotic, Proves Effective

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A new antibiotic, tedizolid phosphate, appears to be a reasonable alternative to linezolid for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI): A short (6-day) course of tedizolid phosphate was as effective as a 10-day …
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UPDATE 1-Actelion hikes dividend, Opsumit approval awaited

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Investors have to wait until October to see whether U.S. regulators will approve the drug, enabling Actelion to cut its dependence on Tracleer, which makes up around 90 percent of sales. Both drugs treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a …
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Love, drugs work similarly in the brain, researchers say

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“Our brain systems that are involved in love and bonding and attachment, they are not there because of drugs of abuse. Drugs of … For instance, withdrawal is a major problem for treating addiction and is involved in the release of stress hormones, he …
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Mindy McCready back in Drug Rehab Center after Boyfriend Commits Suicide

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Ex-country music start, Mindy McCready who has battled addiction for years has checked back into drug and alcohol rehab after her boyfriend committed suicide. Into Action Treatment looks at the long term battle McCready has fought with her addiction …
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