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Health officials are concerned about a spike in measles cases imported from abroad among patients who did not get vaccinated.

OTC cough and cold medicines for children will be the focus of an upcoming FDA special hearing.

In an effort to clear up any confusion and provide context on the FDA's alert for the diabetes drug Byetta, the companies marketing the medication recently held a conference call.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD), which includes coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, stroke, and other CVDs, continues to be the leading cause of mortality among both men and women. For women, however, increasing awareness and understanding of how CVD affects them remains a challenge.

Medicare will pay bonuses to providers who use e-prescribing, a move expected to reduce medication errors and save millions in costs due to adverse drug events.

CVS' acquisition of Longs Drug Stores will bring their total operations to approximately 6800 drugstores in 41 states and the District of Columbia.

Nosocomial infections and hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia have been added to the agency's list of problems that should never occur and whose resolution will not be covered.

The CDC's 10-year survey shows rise in health care visits, but today's economic woes are making some Americans cut back on prescriptions and dosages to make their medications last longer.

The use of herbal supplements has increased in the last 10 to 15 years, and an estimated 25% of adults use one or more herbal supplements to treat a medical condition.

Merck & Co Inc's third bid

The San Francisco law banning the sale of tobacco products has pharmacies raising the question of fairness.

The overall number of Internet pharmacies has dropped in the past year, but the problem of obtaining controlled substances without a prescription is not going away.

A groundbreaking study has researchers urging clinicians to warn patients about the dangers of mixing alcohol or street drugs with prescription or OTC medications.

Citing evidence that intimidating and disruptive behavior by health care professionals is preventable and adversely affects patient care, the Joint Commission is adding professionalism elements to its Leadership standard.

New guidelines for managing patients with atrial fibrillation emphasize stroke prevention.

Stroke affects nearly 700,000 Americans a year. Emergency management is key to a positive patient outcome.

A federal appeals court has temporarily suspended 10% reductions in Medi-Cal reimbursements for medications that had forced pharmacists to take losses or stop serving Medicaid beneficiaries.

Supporters of HR 6331 are celebrating a major victory. Earlier this week Congress blocked President Bush's veto of the legislation that includes 3 provisions that protect patient access to community pharmacies.

The unprecedented collaboration of RxHub and SureScripts will unite the country's 2 leading health information networks.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is now recommending cholesterol-reducing medications for high-risk kids.

The CDC looks to improve the nation's health through more proactive prevention and wellness policies.

A recent safe disposal prescription initiative in Florida should serve as a guide for other counties throughout the country to help curb prescription drug diversion.

The Bush administration settles class action lawsuit, pledging major improvements in the Medicare Part D prescription drug program.

HR 6331 narrowly fails to get the support it needs in the Senate.

Additionally, 2 new combination vaccines could make following CDC's immunization recommendations easier by reducing the number of shots children must receive.

A new study is showing patients the money by offering a chance to win cash for taking medication.

A new study demonstrates that pharmacist intervention and home monitoring of BP can help patients manage their condition.

Intravenous bisphosphonates, often used to treat metastases and bone pain in breast cancer patients, are now being used by clinicians for osteoporosis in these patients—pharmacists need to recommend appropriate screening and treatment.