Early Tests of Experimental Ebola Vaccine Show Promise
2015-04-01
Immune response seen in all study volunteers, side effects were manageableContinue Reading
One-Quarter of Narcotic Painkillers Misused, Study Shows
2015-04-01
And about 10 percent of patients with prescriptions for these powerful drugs become addictedContinue Reading
Study Casts Doubt on Acetaminophen for Low Back Pain, Arthritis
2015-03-31
Review of 13 trials finds little effect for drug best recognized as TylenolContinue Reading
Heart Groups Issue Updated Blood Pressure Guidelines
2015-03-31
Aim is more flexibility for those with heart disease, doctors sayContinue Reading
Heart Groups Issue Updated Blood Pressure Guidelines
2015-03-31
Aim is more flexibility for those with heart disease, doctors sayContinue Reading
FDA Expands Approval for ‘Valve in Valve’ Aortic Replacement
2015-03-31
Now includes people at risk for open-heart surgery complications
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Synthetic Pot Linked to Kidney Injury
2015-03-30
Researchers report on two studies that showed kidney damage in those who used the drugContinue Reading
Could an Apple a Day Help Keep the Pharmacist Away?
2015-03-30
Study finds no effect on doctor visits, but a slight decrease in need for prescription medsContinue Reading
U.S. Pediatricians Remain Opposed to Random Drug Tests in Schools
2015-03-30
Helping students avoid substance problems is preferred approachContinue Reading
Milliliter-Only Dosing Recommended for Kids’ Meds
2015-03-30
Using metrics, not teaspoons, reduces medication errors, American Academy of Pediatrics says
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