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Health NewsWearable Defibrillator Approved for Kids
LifeVest wearable cardioverter defibrillator FDA-approved for use in kids at risk of sudden cardiac arrest
FDA ApprovalsNew Wearable Defibrillator for Kids
LifeVest wearable cardioverter defibrillator approved for kids at risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Prescription DrugsFor Appendicitis, Antibiotics May Be Enough
Uncomplicated acute appendicitis in children may be effectively treated with antibiotics
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FDA ApprovalsBasaglar Gets FDA Green Light
Basaglar (insulin glargine injection), from Eli Lilly, approved to treat diabetes
FDA ApprovalsAn Rx to Reverse Muscle Relaxants During Surgery
Bridion (sugammadex) injection FDA-approved to reverse neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium bromide, vecuronium bromide
Health NewsThe Asthma-Migraine Connection
Asthma may predict future chronic migraine headaches in some patients
FDA ApprovalsRx to Reverse Neuromuscular Blocking Approved
Bridion (sugammadex) injection approved to reverse effects of neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium bromide, vecuronium bromide
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Health NewsFlu Shot Less Effective in Seniors — Here's Why
Flu vaccine responsiveness linked to molecular pathways in elderly patients
Health NewsA Hormone Therapy Benefit for Postmenopausal Women
Endometrial cancer risk may be lowered by progestin plus estrogen use in postmenopausal women
Prescription DrugsBreast Cancer Rxs Go Head to Head
Tamoxifen, anastrozole may be equally effective for postmenopausal women with ductal carcinoma in situ breast cancer
Health NewsProtecting the Heart During Chemo
Beta blockers, ACE inhibitors may lower heart failure risk in early-stage breast cancer patients on chemotherapy
FDA ApprovalsA New Option for ALK-Positive Lung Cancer
Alecensa (alectinib) approved to treat advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer
FDA ApprovalsChemo Overdose Rx Approved
Vistogard (uridine triacetate) approved to treat fluorouracil, capecitabine overdose
FDA ApprovalsPediatric Ear Rx Gets FDA Nod
Otiprio (ciprofloxacin otic suspension) approved to treat pediatric patients with bilateral otitis media with effusion undergoing tympanostomy tube placement
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Health NewsWhen Chemo Fails, This Rx May Help
Capecitabine may increase survival for some women with HER2-negative breast cancer
Health NewsBone Rx Boosted Breast Cancer Survival
Denosumab may improve survival of early-stage HR+ breast cancer, reduce fractures in postmenopausal women
Health NewsRx Vs. Therapy: Which Works Best for Depression?
Cognitive behavioral therapy, second-generation antidepressants may be equally effective for severe depression
Health NewsFor Egg-Allergic Kids, Nasal Flu Vaccine Appears Safe
Fluenz Tetra likely safe for kids with egg allergy, well-controlled asthma
FDA ApprovalsApproved: Possible Solution to Chemotherapy Hair Loss
Dignitana DigniCap Cooling System, to reduce hair loss in breast cancer patients, cleared for marketing by FDA
Health NewsWhat Omega-3s Could Do for Bipolar Patients
Bipolar disorder patients may have lower availability of certain omega-3 fatty acids
Health NewsA New Treatment Option for Adult Leukemia
Ibrutinib may be superior to chlorambucil chemotherapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients
Health NewsCommon Rx Combo Tied to Serious Health Risk
Warfarin, sulfonylureas combination linked to increased hospitalization among older type 2 diabetes patients
FDA ApprovalsDevice to Reduce Chemo Hair Loss Cleared for Marketing
Dignitana DigniCap Cooling System, to reduce hair loss in breast cancer patients, approved for marketing by FDA
FDA ApprovalsNew Rx Treats Most Common Inherited Bleeding Disorder
Vonvendi, von Willebrand factor (Recombinant), FDA-approved to treat von Willebrand disease