Study suggests increase in adverse effects due to use of opioids in...
The number of hospitalized infants, children and teens who experienced adverse reactions to opioid painkillers increased by more than half between 2003 and 2012, according to research being presented...
View ArticleFDA approves first biosimilar drug for cancer
(HealthDay)—The first biosimilar drug to treat cancer has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
View ArticleFDA approves aliqopa for follicular lymphoma
(HealthDay)—Aliqopa (copanlisib) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with relapsed follicular lymphoma who have received at least two prior treatments with...
View ArticleAsthma medication may have psychiatric side effects
In a Pharmacology Research & Perspectives study, the asthma medication montelukast (trade name Singulair) was linked with neuropsychiatric reactions such as depression and aggression, with...
View ArticleMonophasic HA filler noninferior to biphasic for nasolabial folds
(HealthDay)—Monophasic hyaluronic acid (HA) filler is safe and effective for correction of nasolabial folds (NLFs), according to a study published online Sept. 14 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.
View ArticleHighest adverse effect rates for three drugs in parkinson's
(HealthDay)—Ropinirole, bromocriptine, and piribedil are associated with the highest incidence rates of adverse effects in Parkinson's disease, according to a review published online Sept. 4 in CNS...
View ArticleDoubts raised about use of products containing oxybenzone
(HealthDay)—Use of oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3) in sunscreen and personal care products should be minimized due to its dermatological and environmental toxicity, according to a review published online...
View ArticleOzempic approved for type 2 diabetes
(HealthDay)—Ozempic (semaglutide) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a weekly injection to treat type 2 diabetes in adults.
View ArticleRisk of adverse medication reactions to people with COPD
Those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), together with other chronic illnesses, are at greater risk of adverse medication reactions, according to a new study.
View ArticleHerbal products may compromise prescription drugs and cause serious side effects
An analysis of published studies and reports indicates that a number of herbal products may affect the properties of prescription drugs, leading to alterations in the drugs' effectiveness as well as...
View ArticleNew genetic test can predict adverse reactions to epilepsy drug
A study led by researchers at RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) has identified a new genetic test that can be used to predict if a patient with epilepsy will develop an adverse reaction to a...
View ArticlePersonal Genome Project Canada study results show promise for health care in...
First results from the Personal Genome Project Canada, which sequenced the entire personal genomes of 56 healthy participants, suggest whole genome sequencing can benefit health care in Canada,...
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