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Prescription DrugsRA Drugs May Prevent Early Death
TNF inhibitors for rheumatoid arthritis may lower risk of dying prematurely
Prescription DrugsKeep Your Pharmacist in the Loop
When doctors discontinue your prescriptions, your pharmacist is not likely to know
Prescription DrugsSleep Rx Raises Risk of Falling
Taking sleep medications while in the hospital increases risk of falling
Prescription DrugsCancer's Tipping Point Of No Return
Liver cancer recurrence risk decreased with antiviral medications
Prescription DrugsDon't Fear the Fracture
Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis may carry low risk of atypical fractures
Prescription DrugsMeds for Bipolar with Mixed Episodes
Bipolar with variable symptoms may benefit from long term use of antipsychotics
Prescription DrugsDiabetes Drugs Go Head-to-Head
Victoza and Bydureon for type 2 diabetes lower blood sugar and promote weight loss
Prescription DrugsHeart Breaking Complications
Breast cancer medication Herceptin may be associated with heart disease
Prescription DrugsHand OA Needs Some Pain Relief
Humira for osteoarthritis of the hand did not lower pain
Prescription DrugsNever Too Late for Therapy
Lung cancer patients who are physically fit can still benefit from treatment
Prescription DrugsGet Smart About Antibiotics Week
Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem and the FDA and CDC are promoting awareness
Prescription DrugsPain Relief Ups Fracture Risk
Epidural steroid injections used for back pain increase chances of bone fracture
Prescription DrugsDepression Drugs Get a New Warning
Zyvox and an injectable dye may interact with antidepressants in a harmful way
Prescription DrugsLeft Out of Latest RA Treatments
Rheumatoid arthritis patients who are poorer or older may lack access to newer treatments
Prescription DrugsNew Safety Concern for Cholesterol Meds
Statins for high cholesterol may create a small risk for muscle disease
Prescription DrugsShrinking Brain Tumors and a Whole Lot More
Everolimus adds pediatric brain tumor treatment to its uses
Prescription DrugsMerck Discontinues Diabetes Combo Drug
Type 2 diabetes and cholesterol combination drug no longer in development by Merck
Prescription DrugsAutism Link to Flu in Pregnancy is Weak
Infection and flu during pregnancy show no strong link to autism in children
Prescription DrugsSteroids Still Recommended for Bell’s Palsy
Bell's Palsy guideline review confirms steroids treatment for facial paralysis
Prescription DrugsImaging Cancer’s Return
Prostate cancer imaging agent that spots recurrence wins FDA approval
Prescription DrugsIbuprofen and Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer risks lower among ibuprofen users with specific genetic mutations study finds
Prescription DrugsKids These Days… and Their Rx
Anticonvulsant use in children is increasing for mental health condition treatments
Prescription DrugsDiabetes Rx Has Future In Managing Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer stem cell growth curbed with metformin
Prescription DrugsProstate Drug May Lead to Sexual Troubles
Enlarged prostate may benefit from silodosin but ejeculation trouble may follow