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DOD Study Supports Benefit-Risk Profile of Pradaxa for AFib
Ridgefield, CT, November 17, 2014 – Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced results from a U.S. Department of Defense cohort analysis of the Military Health System database showing that non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) patients treated with Pradaxa® (dabigatran etexilate mesylate) in routine clinical care experienced reduced rates of stroke, major bleeding, death and other types of bleeding, along with increased lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, compared to patients treated with warfarin.
Eli Lilly Announces Phase 3 Trial Results of Arthritis Drug
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and Incyte Corporation (NASDAQ: INCY) today announce that the investigational medicine baricitinib demonstrated a statistically significant improvement compared to placebo in a second consecutive Phase 3 trial in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Lilly Provides Update on Evacetrapib Phase 3 Trial
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) has accepted the recommendation of the ACCELERATE study academic executive committee, based on emerging science in the cardiovascular field, to extend the Phase 3 trial of the investigational medicine evacetrapib by approximately six months.
Bristol-Myers Squibb and Lilly Colaborate to Evaluate Cancer Drug
NEW YORK & INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) and Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) announced today a clinical trial collaboration to evaluate the safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy of Bristol-Myers Squibb's immunotherapy Opdivo (nivolumab) in combination with Lilly's galunisertib (LY2157299).
The Worst Things You Can Do for Your Heart
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States. Luckily, you can take many steps to take care of your heart.
This Rx Combo Might Protect Hearts After Menopause
Women have a higher risk of heart disease after menopause, but a combination therapy may reduce that risk.
Garlic Powder Recalled
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado based natural grocery chain, is expanding their recall of Natural Grocers brand Organic Garlic Powder to all lots as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Gestational Diabetes? Watch Your Weight
Lots of factors go into a patient's type 2 diabetes risk. New evidence suggests that gestational diabetes and weight changes could be among those factors.
DEA Warns About Powerful Opioid
Fentanyl, a powerful opioid drug often used to relieve pain for terminally ill patients, may have some much more dangerous uses.
How the Food on Your Plate Might Affect Your Heart
The healthy choices you make at breakfast, lunch and dinner don’t just make you feel better — they could be adding years to your life.
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