Tag: Prescription Drugs
Higher Likelihood of Excellent Outcome After Stroke Seen With Tirofiban
Findings seen in patients with ischemic stroke without occlusion of large or medium-sized vessels, at least one moderately to severely weak limb
Medicare Will Cover New Class of Alzheimer Drugs if Fully Approved by FDA, With...
Drug makers will also have to gather and keep data in a registry showing how the drugs are working in the real world
8.2 Percent of Adults Do Not Take Meds as Prescribed Due to Cost
Likelihood of not taking medication as prescribed due to cost increased for women versus men and for those with disabilities
Intranasal Ketamine Seems Effective for Refractory Chronic Migraine
49.1 percent reported intranasal ketamine as very effective; 35.5 percent report quality of life was much better
Dispensing Meds in Emergency Department Likely to Improve Adherence
Barriers to obtaining meds after emergency department visits include lack of access due to pharmacy hours, affordability, lack of understanding of importance
Upadacitinib Superior to Placebo in Moderate-to-Severe Crohn Disease
Superior response seen with upadacitinib induction and maintenance treatments
APA: Ketamine Noninferior to ECT for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Ketamine noninferior in terms of response to treatment; ECT linked to decrease in memory recall after treatment
FDA Issues Warning About Compounded Versions of Wegovy, Ozempic
Agency does not review compounded drugs for safety, effectiveness, or quality; compounded medications are not FDA-approved
FDA Approves Extended-Release Injection for Opioid Use Disorder
Extended-release injection available in lower doses to be administered in health care settings by health care providers
Bariatric Surgery Tied to Less Medication Use Over 15 or More Years
Patients use fewer lipid-lowering, cardiovascular, and antidiabetic medications after bariatric surgery versus patients not undergoing surgery
