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Forest Laboratories and Pierre Fabre Laboratories Announce FDA Approval of FETZIMA

Forest Laboratories, Inc. and Pierre Fabre Laboratories announced today that FETZIMA™ (levomilnacipran extended-release capsules), a once-daily serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), discovered by Pierre Fabre Laboratories and co-developed by Forest Laboratories, Inc. was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults.

Falling TVs are Kids’ Ticket to the ER

When the little ones are intrigued by the TV, their curiosity brings them closer. But when they get too close and a TV falls, it’s a direct ticket to the hospital.

Heart Disease Is Where the Stone Is

Kidney stones are troublesome enough. But could they be associated with more serious conditions?

Here's Looking at Your Eyes

People often think of eye health as something largely out of their control. We know to brush and floss to keep our teeth in tip-top shape, and to eat right and work in some cardio time at the gym for our heart's sake, but what about our peepers?

We're Fighting Skin Cancer Harder

Avoiding or reducing exposure to the sun's harmful rays can help prevent skin cancer. This cancer can also be treated with great results, especially if it's spotted early on.

Checking in on the HPV Vaccine

Health officials celebrated when a safe and effective vaccine to protect against HPV (human papillomavirus) was made available to the public. But a vaccine can't protect the public if it isn't being used.

Rest for Weary Legs

Restless legs syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system that causes uncomfortable urges to move limbs. Patients often wonder if there are medications that work, and if they are safe.

When Are X-Rays Too Much Care?

One of the first things doctors need to do to treat a child in the emergency room is determine what the problem is. Chest X-rays are one way to spot the problem for kids with lung conditions.

Nothing Fishy Here About Autism

A tuna salad sandwich can be a healthy and tasty meal. But tuna and other fish can contain small amounts of mercury. Can these amounts increase a pregnant woman's risk of having a child with autism?

Follow-Up with Glaucoma

Patients with glaucoma may have a lot to gain from following up with their doctor on a regular basis. Follow-up visits provide doctors a chance to make sure that a patient's treatment is working, and it also gives patients a chance to ask their doctor questions.

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