Cychlorphine Explained: What This Emerging Synthetic Opioid Is and Why Health Officials Are Monitoring It

A new synthetic opioid does not need to become widespread before it becomes a public-health concern. Sometimes, the early warning signs come from toxicology laboratories, emergency departments and forensic investigations,…

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Novartis And Ionis’ Experimental Cardiac Medication Fails to Meet a Crucial Objective in a Widely Monitored Trial

A setback to the Swiss pharmaceutical company's attempts to revitalize its therapeutic pipeline occurred on Friday when Novartis (NOVN.S), opens new tab, announced that its experimental medication pelacarsen did not…

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