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01/17/2017 / By Don Wrightman

Scientists find a way to grow a functional human heart

Many people can be saved from their own failing organs by receiving transplants, but transplants aren’t necessarily the easiest solutions to employ. Often, patients must overcome the adversity associated with organ shortages, waiting lists; and strong drugs which can aid the recipients’ bodies in accepting the new organ. Scientists in the US are making incredible […]

12/20/2016 / By Don Wrightman

Is your pharmacy over-charging you for generic heart failure medications?

JAMA Internal Medicine has published a research letter online that shows wide variations in pricing for generic heart failure drugs at retail pharmacies. The study coincides with its presentation at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2016. Concerns have been raised over recent increases in generic drug costs. Uninsured and under-insured patients may be restricted […]

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