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POSTED December 20, 2011 - 10:56 | POSTED BY Neharika Sabharwal

Statins lower flu death risk -- study

Statin drugs used for treating high cholesterol in some patients may also reduce the risk of dying from flu complications, finds a new study.

Researchers found evidence that statins such as Lipitor or Crestor have proved effective for patients afflicted with severe influenza.

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POSTED October 7, 2011 - 14:05 | POSTED BY Neharika Sabharwal

Natalizumab reduces MS relapses and disability--Cochrane review

Findings from a Cochrane review reveal that patients suffering from the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis (MS) who took anti-inflammatory drug natalizumab for two years exhibited a reduction in relapse rate and progression of disability.

Dr Doug Brown, Head of Biomedical Research at theMS Society, said, "Natalizumab is a licensed treatment for MS in the UK and we have known for some time that it reduces relapse rates and progression o

Dr Reddy's Laboratories releases two over-the-counter drugs

A statement was released by Dr Reddy's Laboratories today which confirmed the release of Fexofenadine HCl and Pseudoephedrine HCl in the strengths of 180 and 240 mg in the US markets. These over the counter drugs are used to seasonal allergies such as itchy nose and sneezing.

These drugs can actually be bought from the market without any kind of prescription and are used for the treatment of symptoms of common illnesses that may not require the direct supervision of a phys

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