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Prescription DrugsCommon Antibiotic Not Tied to Heart Trouble
Azithromycin did not appear to raise ventricular arrhythmia risk
Prescription DrugsA Change in REMS Requirements
Epoetin alfa (Procrit, Epogen) and darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp) no longer require REMS
Health NewsHow Kidney Disease Might Affect Your Heart
Kidney disease identified as major cause of heart disease deaths
FDA ApprovalsAnother Biosimilar Gets a Green Light
Renflexis (infliximab-abda), a biosimilar to Remicade (infliximab), approved
Health NewsFDA Restricts Popular Cold and Pain Meds
Codeine and tramadol restricted in children and breastfeeding women
Health NewsDiabetes on the Rise Among Youth
Types 1 and 2 diabetes increased in children and teens in recent years
FDA ApprovalsA Shocking Treatment for Cluster Headaches
FDA approves gammaCore, a nonsurgical treatment for cluster headaches
Health NewsA Shift in Stroke Demographics
Stroke rates among younger patients might have increased in recent years
Health NewsWhy Some Stroke Survivors Ignore Rx Advice
Some stroke survivors may ignore doctors' medication advice due to side effects
FDA AlertsFDA Announces Recall of Teething Tablets
Hyland’s teething tablets recalled for containing inconsistent amounts of belladonna
Health NewsAround the World, Daily Smoking Habits Linger
Daily smoking prevalence declined, but nearly 1 billion continued to smoke
Health NewsDebunking the 'Obesity Paradox'
Risk of dying was higher in people who were overweight, obese
Prescription DrugsBiologics Show Promise for Bowels
Biologic medications for inflammatory bowel disease may help heal intestines
FDA ApprovalsFirst Tardive Dyskinesia Rx Approved
Ingrezza (valbenazine) approved to treat tardive dyskinesia
FDA ApprovalsThere's a New Rx for a Common Huntington's Symptom
Austedo (deutetrabenazine) approved to treat chorea tied to Huntington's disease
Health NewsAlcohol and Energy Drinks: A Dangerous Combo
Alcohol mixed with energy drinks tied to higher risk of injury
FDA ApprovalsNew Options for Children with Hep C
Sovaldi and Harvoni approved to treat hepatitis C in children
Health NewsDHA Supplements for Mom May Not Help Baby
Prenatal DHA supplementation showed little benefit for children's brains
FDA AlertsSome EpiPens Have Been Recalled
EpiPen and and EpiPen Jr Auto-Injectors recalled due to device malfunctions
FDA ApprovalsNew Multiple Sclerosis Rx Gets Approval
Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) is first FDA-approved primary progressive multiple sclerosis treatment
FDA ApprovalsThere's a New Rx for Eczema
Dupixent (dupilumab) approved to treat moderate to severe eczema
FDA ApprovalsNew Cancer Rx Gets FDA Nod
Zejula (niraparib) approved to treat various forms of cancer
FDA ApprovalsOpioid-Induced Constipation Rx Approved
Symproic (naldemedine) approved to treat opioid-induced constipation
Health NewsHeart Failure: When Knowledge Can Save Lives
Heart failure awareness was low in survey of German adults