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Prescription DrugsFDA Approves New Rx, Xofigo
Xofigo approved to treat men with advanced prostate cancer
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Companion Diagnostic to Detect Gene Mutation
cobas EGFR Mutation Test approved to detect gene mutation associated with lung cancer
Prescription DrugsRx Tag-Team Works Better for Weak Bones
Osteoporosis bone density increased using medicines in combination
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves First Nimodipine Oral Solution, Nymalize
Nymalize approved to treat brain hemorrhage patients
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Label Changes for Zolpidem Products
Label changes for new dosing recommendations approved for Zolpidem products
Prescription DrugsSpread of SARS-like Virus Sparks Concern
Novel coronavirus infections hint at possible human to human transmission
Prescription DrugsWheeze Relief
Wheezing in preterm babies reduced through prevention of respiratory syncytial virus
Prescription DrugsDiabetes Rx and Breast Cancer Survival
Breast cancer survival was not extended with metformin use
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Breo Ellipta
Breo Ellipta treats patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Prescription DrugsTestosterone May Improve Insulin Sensitivity
Diabetic men with low testosterone may be helped with supplementation
Prescription DrugsProtecting Poor Women Against Cancer
Cervical cancer HPV vaccination being made available to women in undeveloped nations
Prescription DrugsGot the ED Prescription, Get It Filled
Erectile dysfunction prescriptions left unfilled in three quarters of diagnosed
Prescription DrugsTime for New Arthritis Med?
Rheumatoid arthritis therapy likely to change because of poor mental health and disability
Prescription DrugsGut Biome Different After Depression
Clostridium difficile rates higher in depressed people taking anti depressants
Prescription DrugsFlu During Pregnancy Linked to Bipolar?
Bipolar disorder risk increased among children of moms with influenza during pregnancy
Prescription DrugsExtra Focus Needed with Insomnia Rx
Insomnia medication led to more ER visits especially in women and the elderly
Prescription DrugsFDA Alert Regarding The Compounding Shop
The Compounding Shop raising concerns due to lack of sterility assurance for sterile drugs
Prescription DrugsAdderall Trending on Twitter
Adderall abuse by college students suggest problem on the rise
Prescription DrugsLiving Longer with HER2+ Breast Cancer
Metastatic HER2 breast cancer patients treated with trastuzumab plus hormone therapy surviving longer
Prescription DrugsValproate Anti-seizure Products Contraindicated for Migraine Prevention in Pregnant Women
Valproate products contraindicated due to decreased IQ scores in children
Prescription DrugsNo Need to Fear the Flu Shot
Flu shot for kids with inflammatory bowel disease may not cause side effects
Prescription DrugsOver-prescribed ADHD
ADHD specialists not following clinical guidelines for preschoolers
Prescription DrugsLipid Lowering Med Liptruzet Now FDA Approved
Liptruzet contains ezetimibe and atorvastatin
Prescription DrugsRA Treatments Go Head-to-Head
Actemra versus Humira for rheumatoid arthritis led to greater improvement in symptoms