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    [Many drugs are prescribed outside their official recommendations, she says. Neurontin, for example, was initially approved only for epilepsy. But, after a slow start, it grew to become a $US2.3 billion ($3 billion today) blockbuster for its owner, Pfizer, in 2003.] About 80 per cent of the prescriptions were for unapproved uses - conditions like bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, hot flashes, migraines and tension headaches, ... In fact, Neurontin has become a sort of all-purpose restorative for chronic discomfort of almost any type - yet there is almost no good published evidence that it works.

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After a pretty devastating loss last Friday, I wondered how the players would respond but I knew everything would be read more

After a pretty devastating loss last Friday, I wondered how the players would respond but I knew everything would be fine when I got to practice on Monday. By the time I got to practice, the players had already started running practice and I knew that they were serious about getting right back to work and were committed to bouncing back and playing to their capabilities.

by Joe Aiello Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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This is a tough problem, and there is no simple answer or smoking gun. More likely, there are multiple causes, read more

This is a tough problem, and there is no simple answer or smoking gun. More likely, there are multiple causes, and they may vary from species to species.

by Chuck Armor Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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Anybody can win, unless there happens to be a second entry

Anybody can win, unless there happens to be a second entry

by George Ade Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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He's impressed. He continues to take steps forward in his development, and we're excited about the progress he's made.

He's impressed. He continues to take steps forward in his development, and we're excited about the progress he's made.

by Chris Antonetti Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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The last of our enemies is laid low

The last of our enemies is laid low

by Clement Attlee Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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But for twenty years as a professional team, Lou and I were closer than man and wife.

But for twenty years as a professional team, Lou and I were closer than man and wife.

by Bud Abbott Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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It (first game) could have been different, you never know.

It (first game) could have been different, you never know.

by Martin Appel Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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You have to find a way to match his intensity for 90 minutes because he's going to find a way read more

You have to find a way to match his intensity for 90 minutes because he's going to find a way to score a goal. The thing is you can't just focus on him. They have so many weapons with Noonan, Ralston and Dempsey that you can't focus on any one of them and it's important that all of our field players are helping defensively.

by Jeff Agoos Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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I knew as well as anybody what the endowment does for artists because I had been someone it had supported read more

I knew as well as anybody what the endowment does for artists because I had been someone it had supported through not-for-profit theater.

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