Tag: Prescription Drugs
Early Initiation of ART Cuts HIV-1 Infection in Partners
Risk of genetically-linked partner infection 93 percent lower with early antiretroviral therapy
Metamizole Could Be Alternative to Classical NSAIDs
Fewer gastric, duodenal ulcers with metamizole; limited risk of bleeding in post-op pain management
Small HIV Infection Risk in Condomless Sex With Use of ART
Study suggests transmission risk is low if infected person adheres to antiretroviral treatment
Nilotinib Shows Early Promise for Parkinson’s Disease
Medication generally found safe, and study findings hint at a benefit
Recommendations Updated for Use of Antiretroviral Tx in HIV
Preexposure prophylaxis for at-risk individuals; postexposure prophylaxis for after exposure
Emetine Shows Promise for Human Cytomegalovirus Infection
Inhibition with emetine occurs after virus entry but before DNA replication
Triple Therapy Rarely Used for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Factors tied to intensification to triple tx include age, region, outpatient visits, glucocorticoid use
Medication Organization Devices Tied to Adverse Effects
Study identifies design elements for future trials to evaluate device effectiveness in elderly
Relamorelin Beneficial in Adults With Diabetic Gastroparesis
Drug is linked to significantly accelerated gastric emptying, reduced vomiting frequency
Neratinib Active in HER2-Positive, HR-Negative Breast Cancer
And higher pathologic complete response for veliparib-carboplatin in triple-negative breast cancer
