Tag: Prescription Drugs
Cuts in Epilepsy Drugs Boost Children’s Post-Op IQ
Number of drugs cut and complete withdrawal tied to improved cognitive outcome
Trade-Off for Six Weeks Versus Six Months of Triple Tx Post Stent
Findings in patients receiving oral anticoagulation who undergo drug-eluting stent implantation
Two New Lung Cancer Meds Show Promise in Advanced Disease
Two experimental medications target mutation that fuels treatment resistance
Hydroxyurea Underutilized for Patients With Sickle Cell
Only 23 percent using the drug within a year of their last pain crisis
PCSK9 Inhibitors Cut LDL Cholesterol, CVD Risk
If approved, medications could be used by patients who don't respond to statins
Cost of Multiple Sclerosis Rx Soaring, Even for Older Meds
No meds available for MS for less than $50,000 a year in U.S., researchers say
Two Novel Technologies Promising in Cancer Care
Experimental devices might reduce risk of side effects, lower costs, researchers say
Concomitant Metformin, GERD Meds Up Vitamin B12 Depletion
Concomitant use of these medications may result in B12 deficiency-induced neuropathy
Direct-to-Consumer Advertising of Asthma Meds Ups ER Use
Advertising linked to increase in pharmacy sales; emergency room visits for commercially insured
Prednisolone, Pentoxifylline Little Use in Alcoholic Hepatitis
Nonsignificant drop in 28-day mortality with prednisolone; no improvement with pentoxifylline
