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Entries from July 2008

Viagra Used to Treat PPH in Babies

July 31st, 2008 · No Comments

Recent studies have shown that the drug known as Viagra has been successful in the treatment of primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) in infants. Viagra, best known to treat erectile dysfunction in adult males, has proven to be effective as a pulmonary dilator.
According to doctors, Viagra works to loosen and relax the constricted arteries of a […]

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Intravenous Treatment Approved for PPH

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments

In early July, GeneraMedix was approved by the FDA for its Epoprostenol for injection 1.5mg drug. GeneraMedix’s Epoprostenol for injection 1.5mg is meant to be a long-term intravenous treatment for primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH).
PHH is caused by the thinning or narrowing of the blood vessels that supply the lungs. If left untreated, an individual’s blood […]

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Lawyers in Fen-Phen suit could face additional charges

July 16th, 2008 · No Comments

After eight long weeks, the trial of Gallion and Cunningham ended in a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury. Their partner, Melbourne Mills, was acquitted before the jury became stuck on the charges against the former two. All three attorneys were accused of stealing $65 million dollars from the $200 million dollar lawsuit filed by […]

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