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Prescription DrugsWhen Moms Can Give Babies a Shot
Flu shots in pregnant mothers protect babies from pneumococcal infection with PCV vaccine
Prescription DrugsIt's Not the Shots, It's What's Inside
Total vaccine antigen exposure in children show no negative long term mental effects
Prescription DrugsStaying on Statins to Prevent Parkinson's
Parkinsons disease risk lowered with continued statin usage among women and elderly
Prescription DrugsChecking in on the HPV Vaccine
HPV vaccine coverage levels low despite no safety issues
Prescription DrugsRest for Weary Legs
Restless leg syndrome may be treated with some medications
Prescription DrugsFDA Limits Usage of Nizoral (Ketoconazole) Oral Tablets
Nizoral tablets usage limited due to health concerns
Prescription DrugsJaw Dropping Cancer Therapy Side Effects
Breast cancer patients treated with zoledronate had slight increased risk of jaw osteonecrosis
Prescription DrugsTake Blood Pressure Pills on Schedule
High blood pressure medications when not taken correctly increase risk of stroke
Prescription DrugsAdvancing Treatment of Advanced Lung Cancer
Advanced non small cell lung cancer has two new enemies
Prescription DrugsMedical Help to Quit Smoking
Bupropion and nicotine replacement therapy helped people quit smoking
Prescription DrugsMama's Boys and the HPV Vaccine
HPV4 vaccinations higher in boys whose mothers accessed preventive care
Prescription DrugsA Simpler Treatment for Blood Clots
Venous thromboembolism may be safely treated with apixaban only
Prescription DrugsProstate Cancer Therapy May Cause Kidney Trouble
Androgen deprivation for nonmetastatic prostate cancer increased risk of acute kidney injury
Prescription DrugsFDA Investigating Two Deaths Following Injection of Zyprexa Relprevv
Two unexplained deaths lead to investigation of Zyprexa Relprevv injection
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Xgeva
Xgeva approved to treat patients with giant cell tumor of the bone
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Lenalidomide
Lenalidomide capsules approved to treat patients with mantle cell lymphoma
Prescription DrugsFDA Recommends Against Prolonged Use of Magnesium Sulfate to Stop Pre-term Labor
Magnesium sulfate injections not advised due to bone changes in exposed babies
Prescription DrugsFDA Allows Marketing of First A1c Test Labeled for Diagnosing Diabetes
Diabetes HbA1c measure average glucose level over a three month period
Prescription DrugsDon't Make 'Em Like They Used To
Pertussis DTaP vaccine less effective than previous whole cell vaccine but still important
Prescription DrugsLupus Rx In Utero Tied to Learning Issues
Azathioprine for lupus during pregnancy associated with developmental delays in kids
Prescription DrugsAttention to Autoimmune Arthritis Conditions
Autoimmune Arthritis Day draws attention to group of conditions on May 20
Prescription DrugsLung Cancer Rx Better than Chemotherapy
Tarceva and cobas EGFR mutation test approved for advanced lung cancer
Prescription DrugsAdvanced Prostate Cancer Rx Approved
Xofigo approved by FDA to treat advanced prostate cancer with bone metastasis
Prescription DrugsFDA approves Simponi
Simponi approved to treat adults with ulcerative colitis