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Safe statins. Even when used for more than a decade, cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins produce health benefits without any risk of serious problems, a new study showed. A British clinical trial followed more than 20,000 patients for 11 years and, although statins did cause some side effects, they did not increase risk for non-vascular mortality or cancer and remained effective in preventing heart attack, stroke and vascular disease
Harvard iLab opens. The new Harvard Innovation Lab, an incubator for student entrepreneurs, was formed in response to the Boston mayor’s call for more innovation spaces in Boston and is now open. It contains classrooms and meeting rooms and is backed by local business associations that provide coaching, workshops and training.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Study draws attention to shortening stents. Recent studies presented at a cardiology conference have led to an FDA investigation of thinner design drug-eluding stents, like Boston Scientific’s Ion and Promus, to see if they are more prone to deforming after implantation. However, the FDA is maintaining that the stents are still safe and effective for use.
Pharmaceuticals great Hurvitz dies. Eli Hurvitz, the founder of the largest generic pharmaceutical company in the world died, Monday night. Hurvitz was the president and chief executive of Teva Pharmaceuticals for 25 years as it grew into a giant that supplied one in every six prescription drugs bought in the U.S.
Fewer people looking for health information. Despite the push for EHRs and mobile health applications, the number of individuals turning to the Internet for health information grew less than two percentage points between 2007 and 2010. A study by the Center for Studying Health System Change found that that small boost didn’t offset declining percentages turning to other resources; even fewer people sought information about their health from media and outside sources in 2010 than they did in 2007.
