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Preliminary lab research suggests the antihistamine chlorcyclizine HCl that costs about 50 cents a pill has the potential to treat hepatitis C

Inexpensive Antihistamine Repurposed to Focus on HCV

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Lab tests suggest over-the-counter antihistamine could offer alternative to pricey new drugs
Short people may be more likely to have coronary artery disease

Higher Risk of Heart Disease Seen With Shorter Stature

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Increased risk possibly linked to the genetics that also determine height
For patients undergoing cardiac surgery

Older Blood May Be an Option for Cardiac Surgery Patients

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No difference in outcomes between use of fresher or older red cells, researchers report
An active ingredient in some psoriasis and multiple sclerosis medications

Dimethyl Fumarate Linked to Development of PML

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Linked to two cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
A quick-acting

Single-Dose Ebola Vaccine Effective in Nonhuman Primates

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Animal tests are promising, but more work needed before human trials
Nearly all pharmacists have experienced upswings in the acquisition costs of generic drugs

Pharmacists Raise Concerns for Patient Access to Generic Drugs

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Survey shows it takes one month or longer for PBMs to fix maximum allowed costs underpayments
Stroke patients are at significantly increased risk of suicide

Higher Risk of Suicide Seen in Stroke Survivors

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Danger is greatest in first two years after stroke, Swedish researchers say
Many head and neck cancer survivors do not return to work

Many Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Don’t Return to Work

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Current unemployment linked to harder physical work, surgical treatment, risky alcohol consumption
A mindfulness program appears to be beneficial for patients with chronic pain

Mindfulness Program Beneficial for Chronic Pain

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Significant effect on primary outcome measure of the Short Form-36 vitality scale
For adults with diabetes

Additional Attention to Modifiable Risks in DM Could Benefit Greatly

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Risk factors account for considerable proportion of CV events, death in those with, without CVD