Study supports use of cystic fibrosis drug in infants from four weeks of age

by RCSI University of Medicine and Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cystic fibrosis drug targeting the basic defect that causes the condition has been shown to be safe and effective i

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Study supports use of cystic fibrosis drug in infants from four weeks of age

by RCSI University of Medicine and Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cystic fibrosis drug targeting the basic defect that causes the condition has been shown to be safe and effective i

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Lies about birth control are propagating on social media—here are the facts

by Christopher O'Sullivan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSocial media is full of bad advice when it comes to your health. With so much of this content created by influencers who do

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Lies about birth control are propagating on social media—here are the facts

by Christopher O'Sullivan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSocial media is full of bad advice when it comes to your health. With so much of this content created by influencers who do

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In the drive to deprescribe, heartburn drug study teaches key lessons

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhether it's costs, safety risks, or "pill fatigue" they're trying to reduce, many health systems and clinics have star

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In the drive to deprescribe, heartburn drug study teaches key lessons

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhether it's costs, safety risks, or "pill fatigue" they're trying to reduce, many health systems and clinics have star

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Popular diabetes drugs do not increase thyroid cancer risk, study suggests

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainDrugs known as GLP-1 analogs have become increasingly popular to treat diabetes and obesity, but there have been concerns that they might increase

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Popular diabetes drugs do not increase thyroid cancer risk, study suggests

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainDrugs known as GLP-1 analogs have become increasingly popular to treat diabetes and obesity, but there have been concerns that they might increase

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Chelation therapy does not improve outcomes after heart attack

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with diabetes who had suffered a heart attack derived no clinical benefit from edetate disodium-based chelation, a therapy

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Chelation therapy does not improve outcomes after heart attack

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with diabetes who had suffered a heart attack derived no clinical benefit from edetate disodium-based chelation, a therapy

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Topical tranexamic acid found inferior to intravenous administration

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdministering tranexamic acid (TxA), a drug used to reduce bleeding during heart surgery topically rather than intravenously did

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Topical tranexamic acid found inferior to intravenous administration

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdministering tranexamic acid (TxA), a drug used to reduce bleeding during heart surgery topically rather than intravenously did

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FDA approves new antibiotic for three indications

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the antibiotic Zevtera (ceftobiprole medocaril sodium for injection) for three different indications, including treatment of adults wi

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FDA approves new antibiotic for three indications

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the antibiotic Zevtera (ceftobiprole medocaril sodium for injection) for three different indications, including treatment of adults wi

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Study identifies factors that affect antibiotic prescribing for acne

by Elana GotkineMultiple salient factors affect long-term antibiotic prescribing practices for acne, according to a studypublishedinJAMA Dermatology.Ronnie A. Festok, from the Emory

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Study identifies factors that affect antibiotic prescribing for acne

by Elana GotkineMultiple salient factors affect long-term antibiotic prescribing practices for acne, according to a studypublishedinJAMA Dermatology.Ronnie A. Festok, from the Emory

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Migraine sufferers in England may soon be able to access a preventative drug: Atogepant

by Anna Andreou,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA drug that can help prevent migraines could soon be available on the NHS. Atogepant (brand name: Aquipta) was recently recommen

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Migraine sufferers in England may soon be able to access a preventative drug: Atogepant

by Anna Andreou,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA drug that can help prevent migraines could soon be available on the NHS. Atogepant (brand name: Aquipta) was recently recommen

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Study shows web app effective in determining access to statins without a prescription

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a web application to qualify individuals for treatment with a non-prescription statin closely matched the results of clinic

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Study shows web app effective in determining access to statins without a prescription

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a web application to qualify individuals for treatment with a non-prescription statin closely matched the results of clinic

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Optimal timing maximizes Paxlovid benefits for treating COVID-19

byeLifeCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have described the optimal timing for COVID-19 patients to take the antiviral, Paxlovid, to get the most benefit from the treatment, according to a st

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Optimal timing maximizes Paxlovid benefits for treating COVID-19

byeLifeCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have described the optimal timing for COVID-19 patients to take the antiviral, Paxlovid, to get the most benefit from the treatment, according to a st

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Beating back bitter taste in medicine: Scientists discover that diabetes drug is partially effective as a bitter blocker

by Karen Kreeger,Monell Chemical Senses CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe bitter taste of certain drugs is a barrier to taking some medications as prescribed, especially for people who are part

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Beating back bitter taste in medicine: Scientists discover that diabetes drug is partially effective as a bitter blocker

by Karen Kreeger,Monell Chemical Senses CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe bitter taste of certain drugs is a barrier to taking some medications as prescribed, especially for people who are part

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