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Prescription DrugsOnce ADHD, Always ADHD?
Preschool children with ADHD continue to experience severe symptoms six years after diagnosis
Prescription DrugsPreventing Blood Clots Better Than Not
Ovarian cancer surgery patients may live better through use of preventive meds for blood clots
Prescription DrugsED Rx For Treating Sexual Issues
Erectile dysfunction treatment medication tadalafil also improved ejaculation and ability to orgasm
Prescription DrugsCancer Risks of Cancer Treatment
Leukemia risk related to cancer treatments
Prescription DrugsStop Blood Clots, Prevent Future Strokes
Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism preventive treatment needed for stroke patients
Prescription DrugsRx May Lengthen Life with Cervical Cancer
Avastin improves survival of women with advanced cervical cancer
Prescription DrugsMixed Results for Plavix-Aspirin Combo
Stroke recurrence may be reduced by blood thinner and aspirin but studies are conflicting
Prescription DrugsA Medication Risk Factor for Autism
Epilepsy medication during pregnancy linked to autism and developmental disorders
Prescription DrugsNew Rx Fares Well for Skin Infections
Tedizolid phosphate for bacterial skin infections performed as well as linezolid
Prescription DrugsCancer Rx Granted Accelerated FDA Approval Path
Ibrutinib is designed to treat mantle cell lymphoma and Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
Prescription DrugsLiving With Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Chronic myeloid leukemia patients experience disturbing symptoms while undergoing treatment
Prescription DrugsPeregrine Announces Results From Phase II Clinical Trial of Bavituximab
Bavituximab and gemcitabine showed improvement in overall survival when compared to control
Prescription DrugsFor Erectile Dysfunction, Men Are Slow To Seek Help
Erectile dysfunction medical advice prolonged among men
Prescription DrugsHow Much do Dementia Treatments Help?
Dementia treatments helped with symptoms but they did not improve quality of life
Prescription DrugsAntidepressants and the Heart
Antidepressants were linked with subtle changes in the way the heart functions
Prescription DrugsGiving Men a Break
Prostate cancer androgen therapy can be shortened from 36 months to 18 months
Prescription DrugsEradicating a Killer Stomach Bug
Stomach cancer bacterium H pylori eradication success affected by various factors
Prescription DrugsHIV Patients Need Friendly Health Care
HIV patients more likely to stick to treatment plans with talkative healthcare providers
Prescription DrugsNew Strategies for Fighting Chemo Resistance
Ovarian cancer resistant to treatment may respond to chemo dose and timing changes
Prescription DrugsNew Method to Lower HIV Risk
HIV transmission risk lowered when injection drug users get safety education from peers
Prescription DrugsHey Doc, Is This a Side Effect?
Melanoma medication side effects can be deadly if not treated
Prescription DrugsDepression Rx Putting a Hurt on Sex
Sexual dysfunction from depression medication can be helped with Viagra
Prescription DrugsNew Rx for Advanced Multiple Myeloma
Pomalyst for multiple myeloma approved by FDA to treat patients after other drugs have failed
Prescription DrugsTeenage Waistband: Diabetes Rx May Fight Fat
Diabetes drug for adults shows promise in helping obese teens shed pounds