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Popular nasal decongestant doesn't actually relieve congestion, FDA advisers say
Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Tuesday against the effectiveness of the key drug found in popular versions of Sudafed, Dayquil, and other medications stocked on store shelves.
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FDA Bans Shock Device Used on Mentally Disabled Patients
The Food and Drug Administration is banning electrical shock devices used to discourage aggressive behaviors in patients with disabilities. Health experts have called the devices outdated and unethical for years and pushed for the ban. Only one facility in the U.S. still uses the shock treatment — a residential school in Massachusetts.
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Trippy Ketamine-Like Drug Approved for Severe Depression
U.S. health officials have approved a medication related to the mind-altering drug ketamine as a new option for patients with severe depression.
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Senators Draw on Own Experiences to Chastise Drug Companies
Drawing from their personal experiences, senators on Tuesday chastised drug company executives over the high cost of prescription drugs, as the company officials cautioned that heavy-handed congressional action could jeopardize medical breakthroughs going forward. Tuesday’s Senate Finance Committee hearing marked the first time lawmakers have called the industry’s top executives to account for rising prices, which are a drain on...
