Compatibility of Direct Acting Antivirals and Antiretroviral Therapy in HCV …

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… CORE Center, Chicago, IL, and colleagues, at IDWeek 2012. Two directly acting antivirals were approved in 2011 for HCV treatment. However, significant drug-drug interactions exist between direct acting antivirals for HCV and antiretroviral therapy …
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Officials: Prescription drug abuse on the rise in Iowa

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“The increased deaths is very concerning, and this is a very serious matter no matter how you frame it,” said Rob Metzger, treatment and services manager for 2nd Judicial District Department of Corrections. According to the State of Iowa Office of Drug …
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Prostate cancer drug market "to more than double by 2021"

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Sales of drugs to treat prostate cancer are set to more than double from 2011 to 2021, rising from a value of $ 4.1 billion to $ 9.1 billion over the period, according to new forecasts. Factors that will drive near-term sales growth in seven major …
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Expert in addiction nominated for top NHS leadership award

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Latest figures show the number of people being admitted to city hospitals because of drink-related problems fell from 7,031 in the year to April 2011 to 6,636 in the following 12 months. Dr Martin said: "Freeing people from addiction is a challenging …
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