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Prescription DrugsAn Added Benefit of HIV Therapy
Hepatitis B risk may be reduced in patients on effective HIV Rx therapy
Prescription DrugsBig Win on Rx Take-Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day 2015 collected over 350 tons of unused, expired or unwanted medications
Prescription DrugsIn ADHD Anxiety, Rx Not Likely the Culprit
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder anxiety risk reduced, not increased, by stimulants
Prescription DrugsHow HRT Might Help Ovarian Cancer Patients
Hormone replacement therapy for ovarian cancer patients found safe
Prescription DrugsNew Kidney Cancer Rx May Improve Survival
Nivolumab may improve overall kidney cancer survival more than standard treatment
Prescription DrugsHormone Therapy for Women: Timing Matters
Hormone therapy initiated soon after menopause onset may decrease heart disease risk
Prescription DrugsNew Kidney Cancer Rx Outperformed Standard Treatment
Cabozantinib for kidney cancer appeared more effective than everolimus (Afinitor)
Prescription DrugsNew Flu Rx on the Horizon
Experimental Janssen flu medication JNJ-872 could have longer treatment window than current antivirals
Prescription DrugsWhat Aspirin Might Do for GI Cancer Patients
Aspirin in gastrointestinal cancer patients linked to increased survival
Prescription DrugsNew Data on Investigational Pain Rx
Buprenorphine HCl buccal film investigation yields new data
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves First Generic Capecitabine to Treat Colorectal and Breast Cancers
Generic chemotherapy pill approved to treat colon and breast cancers
Prescription DrugsFDA Advisory Committee Recommends Approval in US of Umeclidinium/Vilanterol
Anoro Ellipta to treat patients with COPD
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Botox Cosmetic to Improve the Appearance of Crows Feet Lines
Botox Cosmetic approved to improve crows feet in adults
Prescription DrugsPark Compounding is Voluntarily Recalling One Lot of Sterile Medication
Concerns of unreliable laboratory results lead to recall
Prescription DrugsFDA Announces Safety Labeling Changes and Postmarket Study Requirements for Extended-Release and Long-Acting Opioid Analgesics
New boxed warning to combat misuse of medications
Prescription DrugsAvella Specialty Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Two Medications
Pharmacy issues recall due to sterility assurance concerns
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Abraxane approved to treat patients with pancreatic cancer
Prescription DrugsDiabetes Rx Not a Heartbreaker
Diabetes medication alogliptin did not raise risk level for patients with acute coronary syndrome
Prescription DrugsCan a Blood Pressure Rx Unclog Arteries?
Aliskiren may not be effective for treating heart disease
Prescription DrugsTopical Cream and Healthy Babies
Topical medicine had no significant effect on women and their pregnancies
Prescription DrugsGood News for Women's Hearts
Cardiac stents are safe and effective for women study shows
Prescription DrugsCarpal Tunnel Soothed by Steroids
Steroid injections provided temporary relief from carpal tunnel symptoms
Prescription DrugsHRT-Related Breast Cancer Risks Vary
Breast cancer risks varied among women who used hormone replacement therapy
Prescription DrugsComparing Schedules for Infant Vaccines
Pneumococcal vaccine schedule differences not seen after final booster shot for infants