Prescription Drug Information, Interactions & Side Effects
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Online- and phone-based health care offers a number of benefits for cancer survivors, British researchers report. The new study looked at previous research on cancer survivors' experiences with online and phone health contacts -- what the researchers call telehealth. The review found that patients liked the flexibility and convenience of this method... Posted today in Medical
Flu activity spiked sharply across the United States this week, federal health officials reported Friday. Deaths from flu-related conditions continued at high levels, and hospitalizations among people over 65 and under the age of 4 are up. So far, 20 children have died from flu, said Lynnette Brammer, an epidemiologist for the U.S. Centers for Disease... Posted 2 days ago in New Drug Approvals
Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Parsabiv (etelcalcetide) for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) in adult patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on hemodialysis. Parsabiv is the first therapy approved for this condition in 12 years and the only calcimimetic that can... Posted yesterday in New Drug Approvals The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Emflaza (deflazacort) tablets and oral suspension to treat patients age 5 years and older with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive muscle deterioration and weakness. Emflaza is a
corticosteroid that works by decreasing inflammation and reducing the activity... Posted 2 days ago in FDA Alerts [Posted 02/09/2017]
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Before you head outside to shovel the snow off your sidewalk this weekend, heed some safety advice so you don't slip on the ice and land in the ER. It's important to pay attention and take extra precautions while getting around, University of Illinois safety experts say. Even if snow has been cleared from sidewalks, parking lots and other public areas,... Posted 2 days ago in Medical
Measuring a particular blood protein might help doctors easily distinguish Parkinson's disease from some similar disorders, a new study suggests. The potential blood test is "not ready for prime time," Parkinson's disease experts said. But, it marks progress in the quest for an objective way to diagnose Parkinson's and similar conditions known as atypical... Posted 2 days ago in Medical
If you're on the fence about joining a gym, consider this: Health club members exercise more and have better heart health, according to a new study. Researchers from Iowa State University found men and women who have a gym membership get more aerobic and strength-training activity than those who don't. "It's not surprising that people with a gym membership... Posted 2 days ago in Medical
Divorce can be plenty stressful for older women. But it doesn't translate into the weight gain that often accompanies getting married later in life, a new study suggests. Getting divorced or separated after 50 is actually associated with weight loss and an increase in physical activity -- at least in the short term, the researchers reported. Conversely,... Posted 2 days ago in Medical
Secondhand smoke exposure has dropped dramatically among public housing residents in Philadelphia since the introduction of a smoke-free policy, a new study finds. Researchers assessed nicotine levels in four Philadelphia Housing Authority properties before and after the smoke-free policy was implemented in 2015. While the number of places where nicotine... Read more news...
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REMS Overview Fact: Prescription drugs are complicated, and they are getting more complicated every day. Issues with complex drugs and side effects is not just a concern for the healthcare provider, it directly impacts the patient and caregiver, too. We've all heard the long list of adverse effects and warnings that unfold during a primetime [...] Posted in Blog Drugs.com is pleased to announce the introduction of?full HTTPS encryption for all web site visitors. With this significant and important change, nearly 70 million monthly visitors will have access to critical health and medicine information in a safe, secure and private environment. Why HTTPS Encryption? Almost everything you do on the Internet leaves a digital [...] Posted in Blog Off-Label Drug Use: What Is It? You may be surprised to learn that you have probably been prescribed a medication "off-label" at one point or another by your doctor. Maybe you've heard of "off-label" drug use in the news, but what does this really mean? "Off-label" use of a drug refers to prescribing a medication [...] See more blog posts or follow us on twitter.