Panel Shoots Down Merck Statin Bid
FDA advisers reject an attempt to make Mevacor available without a prescription. (Source: ABC News: Health)
Obama Plans To Combat Alzheimer's
A statement released by The Obama Administration claims there are going to be new measures taken against battling Alzheimer's disease. One of these efforts includes a $50 million increase in the amount of money that will be used towards new, advanced research. Also, the administration says their Fiscal Year 2013 budget will increase by $80 million for Alzheimer's exploration. The announcement adds that a $26 million increase will be made in terms of provider education, public awareness, advances in data infrastructure, and care-giver support... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
