CDC: Higher Levels of Resistance Seen in Gonorrhea Treatment
First cluster of cases to show increased resistance to both azithromycin and ceftriaxone
Laquinimod Appears Effective Against Multiple Sclerosis
Animal study indicates laquinimod slows disease progression, but human trials needed
Effectiveness of Tobacco Taxation Is Being Undermined
Smokers 'downtrade' to cheaper generics, move to less heavily taxed products, buy multipacks
Tofacitinib Citrate May Stimulate Hair Regrowth in Alopecia Areata
However, drug cessation resulted in disease relapse in 8.5 weeks
Physicians Treating Few Patients With Buprenorphine
22 percent of prescribers had monthly census of one to three patients; 9 percent had >75 patients
Non-TNF Biologic Beats Second Anti-TNF in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Findings in patients with rheumatoid arthritis with insufficient response to first anti-TNF drug
Multigrowth Factor Cream Speeds Recovery After Laser Therapy
Smaller areas of microcrusts in MGF-treated regions; more improvement for edema, wrinkles
AACR: More Cancer Patients Benefiting From Immunotherapy
Therapies help arm the body to fight off malignancy, according to Cancer Progress Report
NIH: More Must Be Done to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance
New government report says multipronged approach is needed
Economic Burden of U.S. Opioid Epidemic $78.5 Billion Annually
Costs includes health care, lost productivity, treatment programs