FDA delays decision on new Alzheimer's drug

by Robin FosterInstead of approving the new Alzheimer's drug donanemab this month, as was expected, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will now require the experimental medication be scrutinize

Updated on: March 20,2024 11

FDA delays decision on new Alzheimer's drug

by Robin FosterInstead of approving the new Alzheimer's drug donanemab this month, as was expected, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will now require the experimental medication be scrutinize

Updated on:March 20,2024 11

Who benefits from direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising?

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study co-authored by a University of Massachusetts Amherst economist reveals the value of government vaccine recommend

Updated on: March 20,2024 16

Who benefits from direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising?

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study co-authored by a University of Massachusetts Amherst economist reveals the value of government vaccine recommend

Updated on:March 20,2024 16

ADHD medication linked to reduced mortality

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Karolinska Institutet have shown a link between use of medication for ADHD and a reduced risk of premature death. The ri

Updated on: March 20,2024 13

ADHD medication linked to reduced mortality

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Karolinska Institutet have shown a link between use of medication for ADHD and a reduced risk of premature death. The ri

Updated on:March 20,2024 13

Drug combo marks advance against bladder cancer

by Ernie MundellA cancer drug duo more than doubled the survival of people battling the most common form of advanced bladder cancer, trial results show.Patients who took a combo of meds called EV+P—

Updated on: March 20,2024 13

Drug combo marks advance against bladder cancer

by Ernie MundellA cancer drug duo more than doubled the survival of people battling the most common form of advanced bladder cancer, trial results show.Patients who took a combo of meds called EV+P—

Updated on:March 20,2024 13

Experts help bring first-of-its-kind drug for metabolic liver disease to the clinic

by University of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiver disease specialists at the University of Chicago Medicine will soon begin prescribing a first-of-its-kind drug for t

Updated on: March 20,2024 17

Experts help bring first-of-its-kind drug for metabolic liver disease to the clinic

by University of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiver disease specialists at the University of Chicago Medicine will soon begin prescribing a first-of-its-kind drug for t

Updated on:March 20,2024 17

An aspirin a day? Poll of older adults suggests some who take it may be following outdated advice

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne in four older adults take aspirin at least three times a week, mostly in hopes of preventing heart attacks and strokes, a new poll sh

Updated on: March 20,2024 16

An aspirin a day? Poll of older adults suggests some who take it may be following outdated advice

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne in four older adults take aspirin at least three times a week, mostly in hopes of preventing heart attacks and strokes, a new poll sh

Updated on:March 20,2024 16

'Study drugs' shown to set the stage for other drug use and mental health decline

by Binghamton UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTaking "study drugs" like Adderall without a diagnosis is not only dangerous in itself but can lead to other drug use and a decl

Updated on: March 20,2024 17

'Study drugs' shown to set the stage for other drug use and mental health decline

by Binghamton UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTaking "study drugs" like Adderall without a diagnosis is not only dangerous in itself but can lead to other drug use and a decl

Updated on:March 20,2024 17

Could ADHD drugs reduce the risk of early death? Unpacking the findings from a new Swedish study

by Hassan Vally,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAttention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can have a considerable impact on the day-to-day functioning and overall well-bei

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Could ADHD drugs reduce the risk of early death? Unpacking the findings from a new Swedish study

by Hassan Vally,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAttention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can have a considerable impact on the day-to-day functioning and overall well-bei

Updated on:March 20,2024 20

Poor trial results may prompt maker to pull ALS drug from market

by Robin FosterFollowing disappointing trial results, the maker of a controversial ALS drug may pull the medication off the market.In astatementissued Friday, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals said t

Updated on: March 20,2024 15

Poor trial results may prompt maker to pull ALS drug from market

by Robin FosterFollowing disappointing trial results, the maker of a controversial ALS drug may pull the medication off the market.In astatementissued Friday, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals said t

Updated on:March 20,2024 15

Anxiety drug pregabalin is linked to a rising number of deaths. Here's what you should know

by Ian Hamilton and Harry Sumnall,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere has been a significant rise in deaths linked to the commonly prescribed anxiety drug, pregabalin. While i

Updated on: March 20,2024 13

Anxiety drug pregabalin is linked to a rising number of deaths. Here's what you should know

by Ian Hamilton and Harry Sumnall,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere has been a significant rise in deaths linked to the commonly prescribed anxiety drug, pregabalin. While i

Updated on:March 20,2024 13

Chronic inflammation and poverty are a 'double whammy' for mortality risk, finds study

by University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that people with chronic inflammation living in poverty have more than double the risk of dying from heart disease and n

Updated on: March 20,2024 14

Chronic inflammation and poverty are a 'double whammy' for mortality risk, finds study

by University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that people with chronic inflammation living in poverty have more than double the risk of dying from heart disease and n

Updated on:March 20,2024 14

Experimental antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease heads for human safety trials

FEBRUARY 29, 2024by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHuman safety trials of a novel antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease developed by Northeaste

Updated on: March 15,2024 8

Experimental antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease heads for human safety trials

FEBRUARY 29, 2024by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHuman safety trials of a novel antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease developed by Northeaste

Updated on:March 15,2024 8