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Cotellic (cobimetinib) in combination with another chemotherapy

FDA Approves Cotellic for Advanced Melanoma

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For patients whose tumors express BRAF V600E or V600K mutations
A case of accidental overdose of an Atropa belladonna preparation highlights the dangers of the use of herbal remedies

Case Report Highlights Dangers of Natural Remedies

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Trained herbalist accidentally ingested very large dose of atropine when ingesting Atropa belladonna
For patients with knee osteoarthritis

ACR: Chondroitin Sulfate Cuts Cartilage Volume Loss in Knee OA

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Chondroitin sulfate and celecoxib are equally effective at reducing knee osteoarthritis symptoms
Macrolides are associated with a small but measurable increased risk of sudden cardiac death

Macrolides May Raise Cardiovascular Risks

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Macrolides were linked to small, but significant, chances of sudden cardiac death
Acute kidney injury associated with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is prevalent in HIV-infected patients

ASN: Tenofovir-Linked Acute Kidney Injury Prevalent in HIV

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Fewer than half of patients with TFD-linked AKI had renal function recovery after drug withdrawal
Proton pump inhibitors appear to be linked with increased risk of chronic kidney disease

ASN: PPIs Linked to Higher Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease

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But studies weren't designed to prove proton pump inhibitors are responsible for the increase
A combination of alpha-hydroxy acid retinoid conjugate

AHA-RC, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid Combo Beneficial for Acne

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Alpha-hydroxy acid-retinoid conjugate, salicylic acid, lactic acid efficacious after four weeks
Patients who shared a financial incentive with their doctor to lower their levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol achieved a statistically significant reduction after a year of treatment. These findings were published in the Nov. 10 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association

AHA: ‘Cash for Lower Cholesterol’ Program May Work

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Cooperation is key to program's success, but benefits are modest
A new gastric balloon that can be swallowed like a pill and then filled while in the stomach

Gastric Balloon ‘Pill’ May Help Obese Patients Lose Weight

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In early trial, patients lost an average of 37 percent of their excess weight in four months
Many people who've been told they're allergic to penicillin may be able to safely take the drug

ACAAI: Penicillin Feasible Even for Those With Prior Allergy

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Researchers finds drug might be safe for patients who had previous reaction to the antibiotic