Antipsychotics May Up Early Mortality Risk in Parkinson’s
Unclear whether the medications or the disease are the key factor; study only shows an association
SSRIs Do Not Appear to Increase Cardiovascular Risk
Fluoxetine actually seems to protect against myocardial infarction, researchers say
FDA Approves Cinqair for Severe Asthma
Lab-developed interleukin-5 antagonist monoclonal antibody helps reduce blood levels of eosinophils
ACC: Higher Platelet Inhibition With Switch to Ticagrelor
Switching from prasugrel to ticagrelor linked to transiently increased levels of platelet inhibition
ACC: Faster Absorption of Crushed Prasugrel in STEMI
Crushed prasugrel led to reduction in P2Y12 reaction units for up to four hours post-loading dose
Number of Seniors Mixing Medications, Supplements Rising
Many do not tell their doctors, putting them at risk for dangerous drug interactions
Sweat-Sensing Device Designed to Regulate Glucose Levels
Experimental technology senses blood glucose and delivers medicine with microneedles
Drug Combo Reduces Polyps in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Findings for sulindac twice daily and erlotinib daily
FDA Orders Enhanced Warning Labels on Opioid Pain Medications
New labeling rules mostly aimed at immediate-release versions of opioids
Intra-Arterial Chemo Promising for Intraocular Retinoblastoma
Global salvage achieved for 66 percent of all eyes across 12 single-arm cases series studies
