Tag: Prescription Drugs
ASCO: Abiraterone Extends Survival in Metastatic Prostate CA
Side effects noted with use of abiraterone similar to those already found in patients taking the drug
MTHFR A1298C Polymorphism Not Linked to MTX Outcomes in RA
No significant link for MTHFR gene A1298C polymorphism with methotrexate efficacy, toxicity
Antiretroviral Regimen Adherence Up for Americans With HIV
But too many still stop taking drugs a few years after diagnosis
Certain Breast CA Patients Benefit From Adjuvant Capecitabine
Capecitabine cut risk of relapse, death by 30 percent over five years, researchers say
Three-Drug Combo Pill Nearly 100 Percent Effective in Curing Hep C
Pill (sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, voxilaprevir) is for patients who have failed with direct-acting antivirals
Medication Adherence Up With Refill Synchronization Model
Improvement in medication-taking behavior; cost savings over one year for HTN, DM, hyperlipidemia
β-Blocker Use Not Linked to Reduced Mortality After AMI
No significant difference in mortality for MI patients without HF, LVSD with, without β-blocker use
Evacetrapib Appears Futile in High-Risk Vascular Disease
No reduction in primary end point events, including death from cardiovascular causes, MI, stroke
High Costs for Myeloma Patients Not Getting Low-Income Subsidy
For those aged 75 to 84 years, LIS receipt linked to increased odds of receiving immunomodulatory drugs
Severe Cutaneous Adverse Effect From Tocilizumab Described
Diffuse, persistent, pruritic maculopapular rash developed 10 days after tocilizumab treatment
