Tag: Prescription Drugs
Ixekizumab Shows Promise in Psoriasis Treatment
In phase 3 trials, appeared to outperform standard medication, placebo
Many Youth With Migraine May Be Missing Out on Right Rx
Nearly half don't get any pain medications at all, researcher adds
Review Examines Inappropriate Prescribing of IV Fluids
Most common type of inappropriate prescribing is incorrect volumes and types of fluids
GI Antispasmodic, Anticholinergic Rx Use May Raise Injury Risk
Significantly increased risk of injury seen with current use, short-term use in older adults
Testosterone + Fenofibrate Yields Strongest Effect on Cardio Risks
Findings in older men with high cholesterol and low testosterone
Low-Salt Diet Boosts Efficacy of Antihypertensives
Drugs significantly lower blood pressure even without adherence to low-salt diet
Use of Novel Oral Anticoagulants Increasing in A-Fib
Findings in patients with atrial fibrillation hospitalized for stroke or transient ischemic attack
DMARDs May Be Underused for Low Back Pain
Drug selection, routes of administration should model other treatment protocols
Topical Steroids Can Change Course of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus
Individualized preventive TCS regimen beneficial, especially for treatment compliant patients
Younger Adults Receiving Excess Anticoagulant Dosing in PCI
Excess dosing for 42.7 percent during PCI; trend toward link between excess dosing, bleeding
