Generic Evista is used for treating and preventing osteoporosis (bone thinning) in women who are past menopause. It is also used to reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer in certain women who are past menopause. More info »
The NIH Is Going to Discover Drugs... Really? - Forbes
The NIH Is Going to Discover Drugs.
The Downside of Chemoprevention for Breast Cancer - Medscape
The Downside of Chemoprevention for Breast CancerMedscapeIn this study, both tamoxifen and raloxifene were shown to be effective in reducing breast cancer risk.
New Tablet for Vulvovaginal Atrophy Shows Endometrial Safety - Medscape
New Tablet for Vulvovaginal Atrophy Shows Endometrial SafetyMedscapeIt also compares favorably to the 3% rate of endometrial proliferation in studies of raloxifene (Evista), Dr.
US to Seek New Uses for Abandoned Drugs - Wall Street Journal
US to Seek New Uses for Abandoned DrugsWall Street JournalAs examples of drugs that earlier found new purposes, Dr.
'Most Cited' Journal Articles Already Having Impact - Medscape
'Most Cited' Journal Articles Already Having ImpactMedscapeAnd the winners are, in cancer prevention, an update of the Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR) trial and, in cancer risk, a study of melanoma risk among frequent tanning-bed users.