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
FDA Warns Against Prescription Drugs With High Levels of Acetaminophen
2014-01-15
Officials say action taken because of reports of severe liver damage from accidental overdosesContinue Reading
Experimental Vaccines May Extend Life in Pancreatic Cancer
2014-01-14
Treatment is less toxic than chemotherapy, researchers find
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Merck Recalls Cholesterol Drug Liptruzet
2014-01-14
Packaging problem could allow air, moisture to affect drug’s effectiveness, company saysContinue Reading
Common Infant Vaccine Tied to Slight Rise in Risk for Bowel Complication
2014-01-14
But chances of complication much lower than with previous rotavirus vaccine, studies show
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Alternative Therapies Widely Used for Autism
2014-01-14
Study finds many parents use them alongside conventional treatments to try to manage symptomsContinue Reading
Green Tea May Interfere With a Blood Pressure Medicine
2014-01-13
Tiny, early study found reduced blood levels of nadolol among green tea drinkersContinue Reading
Students Smoke Weed Despite Drug Testing at Schools, Study Finds
2014-01-13
Such policies don’t seem to work as well as setting clear rules, fostering respect between kids and teachersContinue Reading
FDA OKs 2-Drug Combo Treatment for Advanced Melanoma
2014-01-10
In trial, Mekinist and Tafinlar together seemed to perform better than Tafinlar alone, agency saysContinue Reading
Sealant Gel Approved for Eye Surgery
2014-01-10
An additional option after cataract operationContinue Reading