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Health NewsThe Impact of Genetics on Food Allergy Risk
Food allergies may not be equally shared among siblings
Prescription DrugsPenicillin: You Might Not Really Be Allergic
Penicillin may be safe for repeated use in some patients after adverse reaction
Health NewsRespiratory Infection Vaccine Shows Promise
Respiratory syncytial virus vaccine candidate found effective in early trials
Prescription DrugsWarning: Prescription Sleep Aid Easy to Access Online
Zopiclone may be easily available online, highly addictive
FDA ApprovalsFirst-Time Generics Approved in October
Generic drugs approved by US Food and Drug Administration in October 2015
FDA ApprovalsCombo COPD Rx Coming Soon
Utibron Neohaler (indacaterol/glycopyrrolate), from Novartis, approved to treat COPD
Health NewsA Safer In Vitro Method
Kisspeptin hormone may be safer way to harvest eggs during in vitro fertilization
Health NewsA New Treatment Option for HIV in Kids
Efavirenz-based antiretroviral therapy may effectively treat HIV in children who achieved viral suppression
FDA ApprovalsNew COPD Rx Lands FDA Approval
Novartis dual combination bronchodilator Utibron Neohaler approved for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
Health NewsTeen Girls and the HPV Vaccine
Human papillomavirus vaccination rates low among adolescent girls, leaving many susceptible to infection
Prescription DrugsEpinephrine Devices Recalled
Auvi-Q (epinephrine injection) recalled by Sanofi for possible inaccurate dosage delivery
Health NewsThe Low-Fat Myth
Low-fat diets may be no more successful than higher-fat diets for lasting weight loss
Health NewsLasting Benefits for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Therapy
Chronic fatigue syndrome may improve with cognitive behavioral therapy, graded exercise therapy
FDA ApprovalsYervoy Gets a New Use
Yervoy (ipilimumab), from Bristol-Myers Squibb, approved to reduce risk of melanoma returning after surgery
Health NewsSing F.A.S.T. to End Stroke
World Stroke Day 2015 raises awareness for stroke symptoms, risks and prevention
FDA ApprovalsNovel Melanoma Lesion Rx Is a Go
Imlygic (talimogene laherparepvec), an oncolytic virus therapy from Amgen's BioVex, approved to treat melanoma lesions
Health NewsGene-Targeted Rx Offers Hope for Prostate Cancer
Olaparib may benefit prostate cancer patients, including those without inherited cancers
Health NewsNew Recommendations for Diabetes Screening
Diabetes screening recommendations for asymptomatic adults issued by US Preventive Services Task Force
Prescription DrugsWhat Surgical Patients Need to Know About Statins
Cholesterol medication withholding prior to surgery may increase mortality risk
Health NewsWhat's Behind the Tommy John Epidemic?
Tommy John surgery risk factors, prevention methods explained
Health NewsThe Benefits of Pharmacy Care for Diabetes Patients
Glycemic control program led by pharmacists linked to improved outcomes for diabetes patients after surgery
Prescription DrugsCommon Rx Class Linked to Kidney Disease
Proton pump inhibitors may increase chronic kidney disease risk
OTCFDA Warnings: Hidden Ingredients in Supplements
Sexual enhancement, weight loss supplements may contain hidden drug ingredients
FDA ApprovalsNew Option for Chronic Pain Management
Belbuca (buprenorphine) buccal film approved for use in patients with severe, chronic pain