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A New Target for Stroke and Alzheimer's DrugsPrescription Drugs

A New Target for Stroke and Alzheimer's Drugs

Brain receptors pinpointed as a new drug target for stroke and Alzheimers disease

October 13, 2011·2 min read
FDA approves CFC-free COPD sprayPrescription Drugs

FDA approves CFC-free COPD spray

New inhaler releases medicine without aerosol propellant

October 12, 2011·1 min read
Rx Prevents Breast Cancer Survivor Bone LossPrescription Drugs

Rx Prevents Breast Cancer Survivor Bone Loss

Zometa prevents aromatase inhibitor related bone loss

October 12, 2011·2 min read
Drugs Work Better at BedtimePrescription Drugs

Drugs Work Better at Bedtime

Blood pressure medication at night may deliver improved control

October 12, 2011·2 min read
Statins May Aid Brain Injury PatientsPrescription Drugs

Statins May Aid Brain Injury Patients

Cholesterol lowering drugs may help older patients with head injuries

October 12, 2011·2 min read
Fast Attack on MSPrescription Drugs

Fast Attack on MS

Multiple sclerosis patients who receive immediate treatment do not have much better outcomes

October 11, 2011·1 min read
Up, Up and Away You GoPrescription Drugs

Up, Up and Away You Go

Stimulant drug abuse and caffeine might be linked

October 11, 2011·2 min read
When Fighting One Disease Causes AnotherPrescription Drugs

When Fighting One Disease Causes Another

Breast cancer drug tamoxifen increases diabetes risk

October 11, 2011·2 min read
Alzheimer's Medication Shows PromisePrescription Drugs

Alzheimer's Medication Shows Promise

Alzheimers disease drug reduces amyloid levels in small study

October 11, 2011·1 min read
Treating Essential Tremors NoninvasivelyPrescription Drugs

Treating Essential Tremors Noninvasively

Deep brain ultrasound could aid those with Parkinsons epilepsy brain tumors

October 11, 2011·2 min read
Cholesterol: Knowing When to Check itPrescription Drugs

Cholesterol: Knowing When to Check it

High cholesterol can lead to heart disease if left unchecked

October 10, 2011·6 min read
The Molecule of Many DiseasesPrescription Drugs

The Molecule of Many Diseases

Inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis prompted by interleukin 17

October 10, 2011·1 min read
New Drug Treats Diabetes and High CholesterolPrescription Drugs

New Drug Treats Diabetes and High Cholesterol

First combination drug to treat type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol

October 9, 2011·2 min read
Brighter Path for HER-2 Positive Breast CancerPrescription Drugs

Brighter Path for HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer

HER2 positive breast cancer responds to chemotherapy and Herceptin

October 8, 2011·2 min read
Cialis OK'ed for Prostate ConditionPrescription Drugs

Cialis OK'ed for Prostate Condition

Cialis helps with benign prostatic hyperplasia

October 7, 2011·1 min read
Injectable Birth Control Increases Risk for HIVPrescription Drugs

Injectable Birth Control Increases Risk for HIV

Greater HIV risk for couples using hormonal contraceptives

October 7, 2011·2 min read
Rx Combo Fights Prostate Cancer FatiguePrescription Drugs

Rx Combo Fights Prostate Cancer Fatigue

Zytiga and prednisone diminish prostate cancer fatigue

October 6, 2011·2 min read
Dangerous Exposures to Unborn Children Prescription Drugs

Dangerous Exposures to Unborn Children

In utero diethylstilbestrol exposure results in increased cancer risks

October 6, 2011·2 min read
New MS Drug on the HorizonPrescription Drugs

New MS Drug on the Horizon

Teriflunomide for multiple sclerosis reduces rates of relapse

October 5, 2011·2 min read
Femara Superior to Tamoxifen Study ShowsPrescription Drugs

Femara Superior to Tamoxifen Study Shows

Aromatase inhibitor letrozole reduces breast cancer relapses and deaths

October 5, 2011·2 min read
Chemotherapy Better In Smaller DosesPrescription Drugs

Chemotherapy Better In Smaller Doses

Metronomic dosing topotecan hydrochloride slowed tumor growth

October 5, 2011·1 min read
Preventing a Sneezy, Wheezy HalloweenPrescription Drugs

Preventing a Sneezy, Wheezy Halloween

The American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology encourage parents to lookout for Halloween tricks

October 4, 2011·3 min read
The Pain that Seems EverlastingPrescription Drugs

The Pain that Seems Everlasting

Chronic pain crippling effects and how to treat it

October 3, 2011·9 min read
Shorter Radiation Course Effective for Prostate CancerPrescription Drugs

Shorter Radiation Course Effective for Prostate Cancer

Hypofractionation effective in controlling prostate cancer recurrence

October 2, 2011·1 min read