Tag: Prescription Drugs

Risk of colorectal cancer higher in offspring exposed in utero during 1960s versus unexposed offspring

Findings seen regardless of vaccination status and history of prior infection

Low or very low confidence in evidence for reduced pain intensity after treatment with various meds, med combos

Though 295 drugs were in shortage last year, the latest number is 130; about 15 critical drug products have been scarce for a decade

Prevalence of pregnancy and incidence of conception were lower for phentermine-topiramate versus topiramate and other antiobesity meds

Significant reduction seen in HbA1c with empagliflozin, but not linagliptin, versus placebo

Patients switching from efavirenz to dolutegravir gain more weight at 12 months and have increased risk for hypertension

Polypharmacy tied to increased risk for adverse treatment outcomes, such as toxicity and early treatment discontinuation

Among the towns where this may be happening are beach resort locations, such as Playa del Carmen and Tulum

Panel of FDA advisers says the medication remains safe and effective for high-risk patients