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Bone Marrow Treatment Approved for Rare Bleeding Disorder
Stimulates marrow to compensate for low platelet count

First Treatment Sanctioned for Chorea in Huntington’s Patients
The involuntary jerky movements that accompany the disease

New Lymphoma Drug Shows Promise
Eleven of 38 non-Hodgkin patients respond to blinatumomab, study finds

Viread Approved for Hepatitis B
Already sanctioned to treat HIV

Injected Drug Approved for High Blood Pressure
When oral therapy isn't feasible

New Test IDs Cancer Cells in Tumors
Helps pinpoint which type of cancer is present

First Generic Versions of Depakote Approved
To treat seizures, migraines, and bipolar disorder

Breast Cancer Test Rates Drug Therapy Candidates
Helps doctors make better treatment decisions

Collagen Wrinkle Filler Approved
Evolence uses tendons harvested from pigs

Wireless Device Approved for Diabetics
Communicates with pump to deliver insulin