Tag: Prescription Drugs
ADHD Meds Associated With Reduced Risk for Car Crashes
Symptoms such as inattention, impulsivity raise accident risk, researchers say
Adding Selumetinib to Docetaxel Doesn’t Up PFS in NSCLC
No improvement in progression-free survival for previously treated advanced KRAS-mutant NSCLC
EpiPens Found to Still Be Viable Long After Expiration Date
Process for establishing expiration dates for EpiPens should be revised, researchers say
Systemic Therapy Improves Visual Acuity in Uveitis
In seven-year follow-up, visual acuity better than with intravitreous fluocinolone acetonide implants
Osteoporosis Tx Ups Survival in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer
Improved event-free survival, distant disease-free survival among postmenopausal breast CA patients
Open-Label Placebos Seem to Have Positive Clinical Effect
Review including data from five trials shows positive effect of non-deceptive placebos
Research Supports Pulmonary Benefits for ACEIs, ARBs
Higher doses independently linked to slower change in emphysema, especially among former smokers
More Side Effects With CRT Plus Metformin in Head, Neck Cancer
Metformin group less likely to tolerate cisplatin, have grade ≥3 nausea/vomiting, hematologic toxicities
Zinc Effective in Pediatric Presymptomatic Wilson Disease
Initial dose of 50 mg/day of zinc was effective for children under 6 years old
Teprotumumab More Effective Than Placebo for Ophthalmopathy
Teprotumumab more effective for reducing proptosis, Clinical Activity Score, with rapid onset of effect
