‘Off-Label’ Antidepressants Common, But Where’s the Evidence?
2017-02-22
One-third are prescribed for conditions like pain or migraine with little scientific backup, study saysContinue Reading
Many Younger Cancer Survivors Can’t Afford Their Meds
2017-02-21
Skipping doses or drugs altogether can be dangerous, U.S. researchers warnContinue Reading
Anti-Addiction Meds Given in ER Can Help Battle Abuse
2017-02-17
Giving drugs to reduce cravings appears to be effective option, study findsContinue Reading
Is Surgery Always Needed for Kids’ Appendicitis?
2017-02-17
Review found many with inflamed appendix were fine with antibiotics alone, but more research neededContinue Reading
Docs More Likely to Prescribe Antibiotics If Patients Expect Them
2017-02-17
Study found physicians might even give the drugs if they didn’t suspect a bacterial infectionContinue Reading
Flu Vaccine a Pretty Good Match for Viruses This Year: CDC
2017-02-16
Overall, it has been 48 percent effective, but more severe H3N2 strain a factor in reduced coverageContinue Reading
Flu Vaccine a Pretty Good Match for Viruses This Year: CDC
2017-02-16
Overall, it has been 48 percent effective, but more severe H3N2 strain a factor in reduced coverageContinue Reading
Siliq Approved for Plaque Psoriasis
2017-02-16
Injected drug is for use by patients who’ve failed other treatments
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When Cocaine’s in the Mix, Safe Sex May Not Be
2017-02-16
People who use the drug are more willing to have casual sex without a condom, study showsContinue Reading
Some Docs May Help Fuel Opioid Abuse Epidemic
2017-02-15
Patients are 30 percent more likely to get hooked on painkillers if their ER physician prescribes them frequentlyContinue Reading