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Prescription DrugsBack Pain: Arthritis Within Arthritis
Spondyloarthritis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis may be common
Prescription DrugsFirst-Line Diabetes Drug for Your Heart
Metformin for diabetes provides heart benefits over sulfonylureas
Prescription DrugsFDA advisory panel recommends approval of long acting insulin
Novo Nordisk has new ultra long acting insulin for type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Prescription DrugsLess Hospital Time For Bipolar Disorder
Clozaril taken for bipolar disorder led to less time in the hospital
Prescription DrugsDifferent Drugs, Same Death Rates
Rheumatoid arthritis patients taking different TNF inhibitors had similar rates of death
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Xeljanz for RA
Xeljanz for rheumatoid arthritis has been approved for adults with moderate to severe disease activity
Prescription DrugsStatins May Lower Risk of Dying from Cancer
Cancer patients taking statins before diagnosis have lower risk of dying
Prescription DrugsAt Last a Drug for Genetic Kidney Disease
Polycystic kidney disease patients taking Samsca had slower progression of kidney disease
Prescription DrugsCan Flu Shots Help Hearts?
Fewer cardiovascular events and deaths occurred among individuals getting flu shot
Prescription DrugsTeens Popping Pills
Prescription painkiller abuse is especially high in American teenagers
Prescription DrugsAccelerated FDA Review For HER2-Positive Drug
HER2 positive breast cancer agent granted accelerated FDA review
Prescription DrugsAntidepressant Rinses Away Cancer Pain
Head and neck cancer treatment related oral mucositis relieved with doxepin
Prescription DrugsDepression Treatment Gives Heart Failure Patients a Boost
Managing depression key to physical improvement for heart failure patients
Prescription DrugsDiabetes Drug Could Slow Speedy Addicts
Diabetes medication exenatide could become treatment for addiction to cocaine and other stimulants
Prescription DrugsHospitals See Fewer Errors With Smarter Electronic Records
Medication errors in HIV hospitalized patients reduced with EMRs
Prescription DrugsProblem of Lupus During Pregnancy
Lupus may boost preeclampsia risk
Prescription DrugsWhat Steroids Say About Future RA
Rheumatoid arthritis patient response to steroids may tell doctors future risk of active disease
Prescription DrugsBlood Test Spots Who Benefits From Drug
Lung cancer therapy effectiveness may be determined with simple blood test
Prescription DrugsMeds Safe for Crohn's Surgery
Immunosuppressive therapy for Crohn's patients does not affect number who become ill with surgery
Prescription DrugsMeds & Counseling Combo Work Best
Quitting smoking is best supported with a combination of medication and counseling
Prescription DrugsBypass May Be Better for Diabetes
Coronary artery bypass surgery in diabetes patients led to better survival than angioplasty
Prescription DrugsPartner's Role in Prostate Rehab
Prostate surgery rehab for erectile dysfunction requires drug therapy and partner support
Prescription DrugsA Welcome Skin Rash
Lung cancer patients live longer if rash develops after treatment
Prescription DrugsOne Tummy Fix for Other Troubles
Inflammatory bowel syndrome remedy helps ease pain and regulates stools