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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: glaucoma

glaucoma stories: 3 news summaries

Seven Medications With Second Careers

Cosmetic and medicinal treatments overlap

Feb 10, 09 7:19 PM CST
(Newser) - Medications are commonly advertised for a single use, but they often gain popularity for others. Here are a few examples from ABC:
  1. Viagra: Famous for its ability to increase blood flow to a specific part of the body, Viagra also has been used to increase blood flow in patients
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treatment • Viagra • Botox • pharmaceutical industry • medication • ecstasy • glaucoma

 Want Better Lashes? 
 There's a Drug for That 

Botox maker sees another jackpot in Latisse, due this month

Jan 14, 09 10:06 AM CST
(Newser) - The company behind Botox sees another hit with the first federally approved drug for growing longer, fuller eyelashes, the New York Times reports. The $120 monthly price tag for Latisse, based on a glaucoma drug, makes some analysts blink, particularly during recession. “If you think about it in terms... More »

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drugs • beauty • Botox • eyelash • glaucoma • Latisse

Run, Mascara: Glaucoma Drug Makes Lashes Longer

Maker of Lumigan seeks cosmetic license; some see applications for hair growth

Oct 27, 08 12:17 PM CDT
(Newser) - A drug used to fight glaucoma also doubles eyelash growth, and cosmetics companies are taking notice, the Daily Mail reports. The maker of Lumigan wants a piece of the $3 billion-plus mascara market and plans to apply for a US cosmetic license. “It could be used in the treatment... More »

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cosmetics • eyelash • glaucoma • mascara

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