Omega-3 Supplements Don’t Help With Depression
U.K. scientists find little evidence they ease symptoms
Metformin Eligibility Up With eGFR Versus Serum Creatinine
Metformin eligibility expanded with use of eGFR, especially among men, non-Hispanic blacks
Raloxifene Does Not Appear to Boost Cognition in Alzheimer’s
Researchers find no cognitive benefits from raloxifene in women with mild to moderate dementia
Sofosbuvir Tied to Rare Cases of Bradyarrhythmia
Doctors may need to monitor cardiac rhythm when starting patients on the medication
Branded Rx May Up the Power of Placebo
Branding appeared to confer treatment benefit in absence of an active ingredient
Poll: Americans Want Health Care Costs Kept in Check
Suggestions include price controls on drugs, hospitals, and doctors
FDA Approves Genvoya to Treat HIV-1 Infection
Medication contains a new form of tenofovir not previously approved by the FDA
No Evidence for Stopping Antidepressants Before Plastic Sx
Meta-analysis examines risks of bleeding, breast cancer, breast cancer recurrence, breast enlargement
CDC: Gonorrhea Showing More Resistance to Cefixime
Other effective treatments remain available, but finding is cause for concern
Prescription Medication Use on the Rise in the United States
Many adults take five or more medications, often for preventable ills
