Tag: Prescription Drugs
Eli Lilly Says Zepbound Can Ease Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Studies revealed that the medication reduced sleep apnea severity by nearly two-thirds
Medications Still Effective for Treating ADHD in Children
Although most effective for symptoms, medications are also tied to adverse effects
2011 to 2020 Saw Increase in Annual Prescription Meds Expenditures
Metabolic agents were the most costly category; antidiabetic agents were the mostly costly therapeutic area
Postpartum Low-Dose Esketamine Aids Moms With Prenatal Depression
Single low-dose esketamine reduces depressive episodes at 42 days postpartum for mothers with prenatal depression
Adjuvant Alectinib Improves Disease-Free Survival in Lung Cancer
Findings seen among patients with resected ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer
ACC: Similar Seizure Incidence Seen for Topical, IV Tranexamic Acid in Cardiac Surgery Patients
However, topical administration resulted in an 8.3 percent absolute increase in transfusion
Subcutaneous Infusion of Levodopa-Carbidopa Beneficial for Parkinson Disease
Infusion increases on time without troublesome dyskinesia and reduces daily off time
ACC: Empagliflozin Does Not Cut Risk for Heart Failure After Acute MI
No reduction in risk for first hospitalization for heart failure or death seen among patients at increased risk for heart failure
Bioactive Retinol Efficacious for Improving Signs of Photoaging
Improvement seen in all signs of photoaging as early as week 4 and through 12 weeks, with no major irritation
One in Seven Drug Supply Chain Issue Reports Tied to Drug Shortages
Supply disruptions increased for drugs with and without reports at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
