2 Alzheimer’s Drugs Found Ineffective in Clinical Trials
2014-01-22
Dashing hopes, bapineuzumab and solanezumab did not improve patients’ ability to think or perform daily activitiesContinue Reading
Design Flaws Plague Many Animal-Based Drug Studies, Researchers Say
2014-01-21
They include poorly organized trials and no follow-up on side effects from the medicines testedContinue Reading
Many Asthma Patients Don’t Stick to Treatment Plan, Study Finds
2014-01-18
Better communication with their doctors might improve outcomes, researchers sayContinue Reading
New Test Helps Diagnose Intellectual Disability in Children
2014-01-17
Scan tracks entire genome from a blood sampleContinue Reading
Statin Therapy May Prevent Delirium in Critically Ill Patients
2014-01-17
More study needed, but researchers suspect benefit may be due to reduced inflammationContinue Reading
Easier Way for Doctors to Identify Substance Abuse?
2014-01-16
Study supports asking a simple question, rather than giving lengthy questionnaireContinue Reading
FDA Warns of Fires From Wart Removers
2014-01-16
Don’t use flammable products near candles, hair appliances, agency saysContinue Reading
Drug Abusers at Risk for Suicidal Thoughts, Survey Finds
2014-01-16
Expert says providing support, treatment could help prevent needless deaths in this high-risk groupContinue Reading
Experimental Drug Shows Promise for Genital Herpes Treatment
2014-01-15
But larger, longer trials are needed, experts sayContinue Reading
Primary Care Providers May Balk at Giving Teens Antidepressants
2014-01-15
Many aren’t comfortable writing the prescription and most would refer patient to a psychiatrist, study findsContinue Reading