Tag: Prescription Drugs
Some Angiotensin Receptor Blockers More Potent Than Others
Candesartan and valsartan most efficacious post-MI hyperaldosteronism suppressors
Confidence Not Accurate Measure of Prescribing Competence
Fourth-year medical students show lack of insight into their own prescribing strengths and weaknesses
Prompt, Aggressive BP Management Encouraged
Systolic reading of 150 should prompt immediate action to prevent poor outcomes, researchers say
One in Three Prefer Earlier Death to Daily Pill
One of three survey respondents rejected the idea even if it meant a shorter life
Medication Issues Behind One in 12 Pediatric ER Visits
Adverse reactions, misuse are the common culprits
Non-Pharmacological Options Efficacious in Treating Delirium
Simply reminding patient each morning of date, place can help, researchers found
Topical Acne Gel Linked to Methemoglobinemia
Teen developed blood disorder after using Aczone for a week
PDE-5 Inhibitors Tied to Prostate Cancer Biochemical Recurrence
Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors up risk of biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy
Cost of Meds Contributes to Placebo Effect in Parkinson’s
Parkinson's patients given fake drugs fared better on 'more expensive' medication
CDC: ~8 Percent of U.S. Adults Nonadherent Due to Rx Costs
Patients skipping doses, taking less medication or delaying filling prescriptions
