Tag: Prescription Drugs
Misunderstanding of Term ‘Hypertension’ May Impact Care
Patients may think of hypertension as a psychological condition, related to too much tension
Benefits of Extended Anticoagulation May Not Last
New study suggests that oral anticoagulant meds may be needed for the very long term
Rituximab Retreatment at Clinical Relapse Cost-Effective in RA
At least as cost-effective as more intensive regimen in patients with longstanding RA
Researchers ID Patients More Prone to Long-Term Opioid Use
People with a history of smoking or abusing drugs at highest risk of long-term use
Oxybutynin Deemed Effective Treatment for Hyperhidrosis
Improvement in Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale, quality of life; side effects frequent but minor
Health Insurance Expansion Likely to Increase HTN Treatment
Increase expected to lead to fewer coronary heart disease events, stroke events, CVD-related deaths
Once-Daily 3.0 mg Liraglutide Tied to Reduction in Body Weight
Beneficial effect for once-daily subcutaneous injection, together with lifestyle counseling
Antipsychotic Use Up for Teens, Young Adults From 2006 to 2010
No increase in use for those aged 1 to 12 years; males more likely to use antipsychotics than females
Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Offer Multiple Benefits
Info in PDMP used to change clinical decisions, guide opioid prescribing, facilitate communication
Sublingual Immunotherapy Offers Little Benefit for Grass Allergy
For serious seasonal allergies, shots may be more effective, researcher says
