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Link Between Bone Drugs and Oesophageal Cancer Print E-mail
Written by BBC News   

Osteoporosis The drugs work by strengthening the bones

Long-term use of bone-strengthening drugs - used to treat fractures - may boost the risk of oesophageal cancer, Oxford University research suggests.

The study of 3,000 people found taking bisphosphonates for five years upped the risk from one in 1,000 to two in 1,000 for 60 to 79-year-olds.
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FDA Warns Lamictal Can Cause Meningitis Print E-mail
Written by Bill Hendrick - WebMD   
FDA Revising Drug Label to Include Information About Meningitis Risk
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New Anticlotting Drugs in the Works Print E-mail
Written by Charlene Laino - WebMD   
Studies Show Apixaban and Xarelto Are Effective at Preventing Deadly Blood Clots

Two experimental anticlotting drugs showed impressive results at preventing deadly blood clots, doctors say.

If approved, they will offer alternatives to the old standby, warfarin, which many people can't or won't take.

In one study of 5,600 patients who couldn't or wouldn't use warfarin, apixaban beat aspirin at preventing dangerous clots or strokes.
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New Immune System Clue to Low Back Pain Print E-mail
Written by Kathleen Doheny - WebMD   
Researchers Identify Substance That May Trigger Inflammatory Process for Herniated, Degenerated Discs
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Canada Approves GW Pharma’s Cannabis-based Drug Print E-mail
Written by Rachel Cooper - telegraph.co.uk   
GW Pharma's cannabis-derived multiple sclerosis (MS) drug has won approval in its third major market.

Sativex, which is used to relieve muscle stiffness in MS patients, has been given the green light by health authorities in Canada several months earlier than expected.
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