Judge upholds Merck patent on blockbuster allergy drug Singulair, protecting sales till 2012

TRENTON, N.J. — The patent for Merck & Co.’s blockbuster allergy and asthma drug is valid, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, handing the drugmaker a crucial victory in its 2 1/2-year legal battle to block a rival from selling a cheaper generic version.

Freedom from lice may have paved way for modern allergies

WASHINGTON - A new study from University of Nottingham has revealed that louse infestation can dampen mammalian immune reactions.

How Obama’s dog was vetted before his White House residency

CHICAGO - It’s Bo day at Obama residence. The eagerly awaited White House pooch, a Portuguese water dog, joins the First family today.

Non-drowsy anti-allergy medicine introduced

WASHINGTON - A capsuled liquid gel for relieving worst allergy symptoms without causing drowsiness is now available over the counter.

Poll

Would you vote for Barack Obama if he contests today?

View Results

Comments

Show all Polls
Loading ... Loading ...

Latest Tweets

Allergies

  • kjbranni And how weird is it that mom also left work at the same time today because of the same sinus headache? Guess allergies run in the family.
  • macpunk I feel sick. Would it be the flu or the allergies?
  • dabaddestgemini RT CallMeJuic3 I'm soooooooooo sleepy :(<~~Me too sissy and my allergies ARENT helpin at all
  • pokemonika wow my hands and eyes are itchy as fuck. Im assuming its from the dust I cleaned up in my bedroom yesterday. Damn allergies.
  • Khmer2k1d5 I wonder how many pills it will take for instant action against these allergies.
  • pegurvide I hate dust, it's never ending. So annoying, especially when you have allergies. Thats never ending sneezing for me :(
  • moonrangerlaura My face hurts. I wonder if it is from smiling so much today or from sinus problems due to allergies.... or both.
  • Forthedogsrehab Ever heard of Neem? A natural flea and tick repellant, an answer for allergies, and a beautiful coat! http://bit.ly/15MmgG
  • NakidMonki Allergies...no!!!! I need to be on full party mode for the party bus tonight! damn it!
  • liakov I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage.
  • xCarnivalLipsx I had a disturbing dream and its scaring me....oh yeah and my allergies are killing me. I went from lookin hot to lookin high as a kite
  • guille28 i got 3 hrs and 20 mins till i leave for #RVA for the weekend!!!! Must get Benedryl for the pooch allergies!

Latest Friend Feeds

Allergies

  • stephcalahan @ltruex Thanks! It has been a lot of change but really worth it. Who knew that I'd have 32 food allergies that would keep me from the loss!
  • alensa My nose hurts. My allergies are always acting up.
  • alensa ALLERGIES IS ACTING UP. N I GOTTA BABY SIT.
  • alensa my head hurts.. either i didnt eat in time or it's allergies or i shouldn't have had that rare steak 0_0
  • alensa MAN IM COLD AND MY ALLERGIES ARE MAKING IT WORSE...I FEEL BAD...LOL..OH WELL MY PARENTAL IS GONE FOR THE NIGHT...PA ... http://lnk.ms/32MZj
  • alensa @retrohousewife5 Have you tried a neti pot for your allergies Don't think it would help the asthma though...
  • alensa @eyedochsu no, i don't know if i believe in flu shots. today feels like allergies.
  • alensa My allergies are killing me right now!!!
  • alensa Happy 1 month baby! feeling a lil sick...might just be allergies ... http://lnk.ms/1c4Dr
  • alensa Between the week this has been and my allergies, I am a mess tonight. 3 more hours of work and I can finally rest.
  • alensa One of Brandy's parties tonight! And my allergies have me feel crappy.Determined to have a good time tonight. ... http://lnk.ms/1c2gX.
  • alensa @Coco31823 allergies. Boo. How's disneyland.
  • alensa oh darn it, i woke up today with allergies and swollen face :/
  • alensa Allergies, muggy weather, fat and preggo are not a good combo. Miserable
  • alensa Sorry folks. No blog today.
  • alensa Wow what a productive day. Cold front/rain came in TX and blew out the allergies in the air.
  • hwdeals Allergies bothering you $8.25 Certirizine 10mg 100ct (generic #Zyrtec) | 50% less than #Walgreens, #Walmart, #CVS, #Target | FREE Shipping!
  • alensa I'm back! Evil Able is gone, and I vow to never take Sudafed again. That was worse than dealing with the effects of my allergies.
  • alensa Special Public Lecture on "Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Allergies & Asthma" Join us Fri Oct 30th http://bit.ly/1Ln4J0
  • alensa @Mary_Katherine3 O allergies..mybad then
Protected by Comment Guard Pro