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Federal action to protect the ozone layer has resulted in a dramatic increase in the cost of asthma inhalers in recent years

Chlorofluorocarbon Ban Tied to Sharp Rise in Inhaler Cost

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Price of albuterol medication nearly doubled
For patients discharged from hospital after myocardial infarction

Full Rx Coverage Ups Outcomes for Patients Discharged After MI

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Full coverage associated with greater quality-adjusted survival, less resource use per patient
Many patients prescribed hydroxychloroquine exceed the safety guidelines for daily dosing

ARVO: Hydroxychloroquine Daily Dosing Recs Often Exceeded

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Seventy percent of patients had daily dosages above recommended 6.5 mg/kg of ideal body weight
Use of digoxin may increase the risk of premature death in patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure

Digoxin Tied to Higher Mortality Risk in A-Fib, Heart Failure

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Findings from review of published studies on the subject
Researchers have released yet another study finding impressive results for an experimental drug combo that aims to rid the body of hepatitis C. The study is published in the May 5 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Experimental Drug Combo Shows Success in HCV Treatment

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Drug trio could join newer, highly-effective meds such as sofosbuvir, ledipasvir/sofosbuvir
Withdrawal of antiepileptic drugs in children is tied to higher IQ post-epilepsy surgery

Cuts in Epilepsy Drugs Boost Children’s Post-Op IQ

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Number of drugs cut and complete withdrawal tied to improved cognitive outcome
For patients receiving oral anticoagulation after drug-eluting stent implantation

Trade-Off for Six Weeks Versus Six Months of Triple Tx Post Stent

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Findings in patients receiving oral anticoagulation who undergo drug-eluting stent implantation
Two experimental drugs may help patients whose lung cancer has become resistant to the latest available treatments

Two New Lung Cancer Meds Show Promise in Advanced Disease

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Two experimental medications target mutation that fuels treatment resistance
Less than one-quarter of sickle cell anemia patients who should have been taking hydroxyurea within a year of their last pain crisis actually were taking the medication

Hydroxyurea Underutilized for Patients With Sickle Cell

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Only 23 percent using the drug within a year of their last pain crisis
A new class of cholesterol medication could sharply cut low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in patients who don't fare well on statins

PCSK9 Inhibitors Cut LDL Cholesterol, CVD Risk

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If approved, medications could be used by patients who don't respond to statins