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Prescription DrugsIn Late Preterm Births, This Rx Could Help Baby's Lungs
Corticosteroid use in late preterm delivery tied to reduced lung problem risk in babies
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves New Leukemia Rx
Ofatumumab approved for extended treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients
Prescription DrugsAn Old Drug with New Tricks
Rivastigmine may improve Parkinson’s disease symptoms
Prescription DrugsWhat Statins Could Do for Bypass Patients
Statins used before, after coronary artery bypass grafting may reduce postoperative complications
Prescription DrugsBlood Pressure Meds: Old Vs. New
Angiotensin receptor blockers may be as effective as ACE inhibitors for blood pressure regulation
Prescription DrugsBefore Cancer Surgery, Blood Thinners Appeared Safe
Blood-thinning medications before cancer surgery not tied to increased bleeding risk
Prescription DrugsA Potential New Use for Metformin
Metformin may effectively prevent, treat preeclampsia
Prescription DrugsIn Diabetes Emergencies, This Nasal Spray Might Work
Powdered glucagon nasal spray was nearly as effective as injection for type 1 diabetes patients
Prescription DrugsNew Rx Shows Promise for Pulmonary Hypertension
Selexipag may treat pulmonary arterial hypertension
Prescription DrugsFor Appendicitis, Antibiotics May Be Enough
Uncomplicated acute appendicitis in children may be effectively treated with antibiotics
Prescription DrugsBreast Cancer Rxs Go Head to Head
Tamoxifen, anastrozole may be equally effective for postmenopausal women with ductal carcinoma in situ breast cancer
Prescription DrugsThe Upside of Antipsychotics for Dementia Patients
Antipsychotic reductions may lead to worse symptoms in dementia patients
Prescription DrugsDiabetes Rx Kept Fatty Liver at Bay
Liraglutide may clear nonalcoholic fatty liver disease from some patients
Prescription DrugsA Potential Cure for Hep C Infection
Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir combination may eradicate hepatitis C infection within 12 weeks
Prescription DrugsAntibiotic Resistance: What Everyone Should Know
Get Smart About Antibiotics Week 2015 raises awareness about antibiotic resistance
Prescription DrugsDiabetic Eye Disease Rx Delivers Results
Lucentis found effective for proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Prescription DrugsExperimental Lupus Rx Shows Promise
Anifrolumab lupus drug found to significantly cut disease activity in mid-stage trials
Prescription DrugsPrescription Drug Use: The Recent Trends
Prescription drug use among US adults increased in recent years, obesity targeted as possible factor
Prescription DrugsPenicillin: You Might Not Really Be Allergic
Penicillin may be safe for repeated use in some patients after adverse reaction
Prescription DrugsWarning: Prescription Sleep Aid Easy to Access Online
Zopiclone may be easily available online, highly addictive
Prescription DrugsEpinephrine Devices Recalled
Auvi-Q (epinephrine injection) recalled by Sanofi for possible inaccurate dosage delivery
Prescription DrugsWhat Surgical Patients Need to Know About Statins
Cholesterol medication withholding prior to surgery may increase mortality risk
Prescription DrugsCommon Rx Class Linked to Kidney Disease
Proton pump inhibitors may increase chronic kidney disease risk
Prescription DrugsRx-Resistant E. Coli: An Emerging Threat
Antibiotic-resistant E. coli infections on the rise in community hospitals