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Prescription DrugsHow Liraglutide May Help the Heart
Liraglutide in patients with diabetes may reduce cardiovascular complications
Prescription DrugsAntibiotics: Too Much of a Good Thing
Antibiotics may be overprescribed, which could lead to antibiotic resistance
Prescription DrugsMacular Degeneration Rx: A Closer Look
Age-related macular degeneration outcomes improved after anti-VEGF drugs became available
Prescription DrugsThe Link Between Statins and Colorectal Cancer
Statin use, colorectal cancer link may not be as simple as it appears
Prescription DrugsQuit Smoking Rx and Your Brain
Varenicline, bupropion to quit smoking did not appear to increase neuropsychiatric side effects
Prescription DrugsBreast Cancer Rx and Heart Disease Risk
Aromatase inhibitors' link to heart disease risk studied
Prescription DrugsChemotherapy on the Brain
Anthracycline chemotherapy did not appear to be tied to cognitive decline in breast cancer survivors
Prescription DrugsPembrolizumab Vs. Advanced Melanoma
Pembrolizumab for advanced melanoma showed promise
Prescription DrugsWhat You Need to Know About Warfarin
Patients have poor knowledge of warfarin which may increase serious side effect risk
Prescription DrugsSeizure Rx May Cut Dosing in Half
Eslicarbazepine (brand name Aptiom) may treat seizures with once-a-day dosing
Prescription DrugsFor Cardiac Arrest, Rx May Save the Day
Amiodarone, lidocaine in cardiac arrest patients helped improve survival to hospital
Prescription DrugsMuscle Trouble? There May Be an Alternative to Statins
Evolocumab may help lower cholesterol in patients who cannot tolerate statins
Prescription DrugsNovel Arthritis Rx Shows Promise
Baricitinib, from Eli Lilly, appeared to effectively treat refractory rheumatoid arthritis in phase III trial
Prescription DrugsSSRIs and Your Ticker
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors were not tied to cardiovascular problems
Prescription DrugsAntipsychotics for Parkinson's: The Problem
Antipsychotics for Parkinson's disease linked to increased mortality
Prescription DrugsKnee or Hip Pain? This Common Rx May Not Help
Acetaminophen was only slightly better than placebo for osteoarthritis pain
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Prescription DrugsOxacillin Vs. Nafcillin: Which Is Safest?
Oxacillin found safer than nafcillin, calling staph infection guidelines into question
Prescription DrugsFor HER2+ Breast Cancer, a Potential New Treatment Course
Lapatinib, trastuzumab for breast cancer provided positive results
Prescription DrugsThis Rx Might Help Prevent HIV
Maraviroc appeared to help prevent HIV infection
Prescription DrugsA Potential New Treatment for Acute Gout
Oral steroids appeared effective in treating acute gout in emergency room
Prescription DrugsA Potential New Use for Pioglitazone
Pioglitazone might prevent recurrent stroke, heart attack in patients with insulin resistance
Prescription DrugsOverdoses From This Rx May Be on the Rise
Benzodiazepine overdoses contributed to large portion of US overdoses
Prescription DrugsSome Melanoma Patients May Not Need This Rx
Interferon may not be beneficial for some stage III melanoma patients
Prescription DrugsHow Statins Might Help Your Sight
Statin treatment could help age-related macular degeneration patients