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Prescription DrugsBeta Blockers Improved Heart Function
Heart failure patients taking beta blockers lived longer and had better heart function
Prescription DrugsCan Resistance to HER2 Therapy Be Overcome?
HER2 positive breast cancer cells respond to PI3K inhibitor and trastuzumab
Prescription DrugsSome Lack Access to Hypertension Rx
Hypertension in African American patients not being treated with diuretics despite recommendations
Prescription DrugsNew Life For Advanced Cancer Patients
Pancreatic cancer patients live longer with Abraxane and Gemzar
Prescription DrugsChildren With Leukemia Have New Rx
Gleevec approved for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Prescription DrugsTolvaptan has Liver Injury Risk Says FDA
Tolvaptan caused elevations of liver injury markers in three patients
Prescription DrugsUp the Dose and Decrease Bathroom Urge
Overactive bladder patients may benefit from increased solifenacin dose
Prescription DrugsNew Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Performs
Tofacitinib for rheumatoid arthritis showed improvement in symptoms but had side effects
Prescription DrugsFighting the Bad Cholesterol
High cholesterol treated with niacin reduced risks of cardiovascular disease
Prescription DrugsAsian Pancreatic Cancer Patients Living Longer
Pancreatic cancer patients of Asian descent live longer with S1 chemotherapy
Prescription DrugsThe Knife Helps Cancer Patients Make the Cut
GIST patients with metastatic or recurrent disease live longer with surgery and imatinib
Prescription DrugsNew Vaccine Recommendation for Adults
PCV13 vaccine recommended for immune compromised individuals
Prescription DrugsTreatments for Lupus: Risks and Balance
Lupus and side effects of medications
Prescription DrugsSocial Media Impacts Cancer Rx Adherence
Breast cancer survivors take to social media to discuss aromatase inhibitor side effects
Prescription DrugsIlevro Suspension Released For Cataract Surgery Pain
Ilevro demonstrated clinical efficacy in treating postoperative pain and inflammation
Prescription DrugsDefusing RA with Enbrel
Enbrel plus methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis led to sustained low disease activity
Prescription DrugsKeeping the Good Stomach Bugs
Antimicrobial treatments prescribed too often for patients with severe diarrhea problem
Prescription DrugsA Shot in the Thigh – Not the Arm
DTaP vaccine given in the thigh has lower reaction risk than when given in the arm
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Botox to Treat Overactive Bladder
Botox injected into bladder causes bladder to relax and increase storage capacity
Prescription DrugsCan SSRI’s Help Recovery From Stroke?
Antidepressants may help people recover from stroke even if they are not depressed
Prescription DrugsControlling Periods
IUD helped with overly heavy menstrual bleeding
Prescription DrugsPill Popping in Slight Decline
Prescription painkiller misuse has not increased in the US over the past year
Prescription DrugsPredicting Chemotherapy Success
Colorectal cancer chemotherapy response may become predictable
Prescription DrugsThe Power of Pinpointing
Glioblastoma multiforme may have new radiation treatment options