Doctors May Wait Too Long to Up Rx for Severe Acne
Research suggests many patients staying on antibiotics too long
Ovarian Cancer Rx Promising for Prostate Tumors
In small study, olaparib targeted gene mutation in men who had failed other therapy
More Prescription Opioid Addicts Are Turning to Heroin
Interviews with addicts confirm desire for cheaper, more plentiful substitute
ASA: Peri-Op Medication Errors Far Too Common
And most of the mistakes are preventable, researchers report
Many Seniors May Be Overtreated for T2DM, Hypertension
Physicians may be concerned about malpractice claims or performance measure variables
Flu Vaccine Slightly Less Effective in Patients on Statins
Research suggests cholesterol-lowering meds linked to lower levels of influenza antibodies in seniors
Sanofi Recalls Auvi-Q Injectors Used to Treat Anaphylaxis
Injectors may not deliver right amount of drug
FDA Approves Expanded Use for Melanoma Drug
Yervoy can now be used after surgery to reduce risk of skin cancer returning
CDC: Not Enough Young Girls Getting HPV Vaccination
Need to increase delivery of the vaccine at the recommended ages of 11 or 12 years
Lidocaine, Hyaluronidase Mix Works Faster in Myofascial Pain
Findings following trigger point injections for treatment of myofascial pain syndrome