Similar trends found in UK, Australia and US. Missed diagnoses―particularly of cancer, heart attack, and meningitis―and drug errors make up the bulk of malpractice claims brought against doctors… read more.
Children whose mothers took antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) while pregnant are at increased risk of early development issues, according to a new study published in Epilepsia, a journal published… read more.
Taken from the Lancet – by Bruce Sylvester – High doses of some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase the risk of major vascular events (non-fatal heart attacks, strokes,… read more.
FDA Highlights by Bruce Sylvester – Lexapro (escitalopram), which is used to treat depression and anxiety, appears to improve a stress-related heart condition in persons with stable coronary… read more.
FDA Highlights by Bruce Sylvester – Researchers report that finasteride appears to reduce alcohol consumption in some men. The results were published online on June 13, 2013 by… read more.
FDA Highlights by Bruce Sylvester – Bazedoxifene, approved in Europe to treat osteoporosis, appears to stop the growth of breast cancer cells, even in therapy-resistant tumors, researchers from… read more.
For many years health the debate was should we prescribe aspirin or the more expensive Plavix, now it seems patients should receive both.
Problem is worsening; time to include pregnant women in drug trials, says DTB. The lack of hard data on the safety and effectiveness of a wide range of… read more.
The drug erythropoietin, often called EPO, is banned from sports because it is believed to enhance an athlete’s performance and give people who use it an unfair advantage… read more.
Significant benefit also seen in men. The proportion of young women diagnosed with genital warts in Australia has seen a significant decline thanks to the HPV vaccine, say… read more.
EMA Highlights by Gary Finnegan – The EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended the granting of marketing authorisations for several new products.
EMA Highlights by Gary Finnegan – The number of clinical trials taking place in Europe and North America continues to fall as research activity in Africa, Asia and… read more.
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