Statins, CRP test get boost from high-profile study
The JUPITER trial finds those with elevated CRP but normal LDL cholesterol benefit from statins.
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November 27, 2008
Pushing past the placebo: Legislating for a new kind of clinical trials
Comparative-effectiveness advocates want a national entity to evaluate medical treatments against each other. Whether to compare costs is a key question.
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Court rejects Medicare limits on Part B drug pay
Some doctors said the decision could discourage Medicare contractors from using the cost-control measure. CMS did not say whether it would appeal.
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Court to rule on drug labels as liability shield
The Supreme Court will decide whether federal law preempts product liability suits at the state level if the warning labels are FDA-approved.
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Study favors use of national health ID numbers for patients
The report says unique identifiers would reduce errors and protect privacy, but privacy watchdogs are not convinced.
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