Tag: Prescription Drugs
Patiromer Treats Hyperkalemia in Diabetic Kidney Disease
All doses of patiromer significantly reduced potassium levels after a month
Arthritis Patients Want Info About Multiple Drug Options
Patients with inflammatory arthritis want to be informed about current, future treatment options
Experimental Drug Shows Promise in Treatment of Psoriasis
Guselkumab appears more effective than standard treatment, researchers report
Misunderstanding of Term ‘Hypertension’ May Impact Care
Patients may think of hypertension as a psychological condition, related to too much tension
Benefits of Extended Anticoagulation May Not Last
New study suggests that oral anticoagulant meds may be needed for the very long term
Rituximab Retreatment at Clinical Relapse Cost-Effective in RA
At least as cost-effective as more intensive regimen in patients with longstanding RA
Researchers ID Patients More Prone to Long-Term Opioid Use
People with a history of smoking or abusing drugs at highest risk of long-term use
Oxybutynin Deemed Effective Treatment for Hyperhidrosis
Improvement in Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale, quality of life; side effects frequent but minor
Health Insurance Expansion Likely to Increase HTN Treatment
Increase expected to lead to fewer coronary heart disease events, stroke events, CVD-related deaths
Once-Daily 3.0 mg Liraglutide Tied to Reduction in Body Weight
Beneficial effect for once-daily subcutaneous injection, together with lifestyle counseling
