Medications - Page 123

October 28, 2015

Pneumonia vaccine said to reduce US hospitalizations

The seven-strain pneumonia vaccine used in the U.S. beginning in 2000 has prevented 168,000 hospitalizations for the disease each year since, and its effectiveness showed no signs of waning, a new study concludes.

October 28, 2015

Researchers closer to developing universal flu vaccine

Researchers from the Imperial College London say they have made a significant leap forward in developing a vaccine capable of protecting against all strains of seasonal flu.

October 28, 2015

Nonprofit finds new cholesterol drugs far too costly

An independent nonprofit that evaluates clinical and cost effectiveness of new medicines said announced prices for a just-approved class of potent cholesterol lowering drugs were far too high, according to a draft report released on Tuesday. 

October 28, 2015

Doctors: Patents keep HIV drugs too pricey to use

Doctors Without Borders warned Tuesday that rising intellectual property rights are blocking the generic production of newer drugs to treat HIV and are keeping them out of reach for developing countries.

October 28, 2015

Tiny 'cellular lasers' could aid targeted cancer treatments

For the first time, scientists have injected lasers into cells, making them light up from the inside, an advance that could one day help treat problems inside the human body such as cancer, researchers say.

October 28, 2015

FDA approves Tesaro's treatment for chemotherapy-induced nausea

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Tesaro Inc's treatment for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in adults, the company said on Wednesday.

October 28, 2015

Panel backs aspirin for heart health in only certain adults

A government task force says a daily low-dose aspirin could help certain people in their 50s and 60s prevent a first heart attack or stroke — and they might get some protection against colon cancer at the same time.

October 28, 2015

How to ensure you have enough saved for health care during retirement

It’s only natural to fantasize about retirement and make plans to finally do what you’ve always wanted. But to live the retirement dream, you’ll first need to make sure your health care costs are covered.

October 28, 2015

FDA approves new drug for stomach cancer

U.S. health regulators on Monday approved an Eli Lilly and Co drug to treat advanced stomach cancer and a form of cancer in the area where the esophagus joins the stomach.

October 28, 2015

British woman, 21, dies of blood clots 3 weeks after starting the pill

The parents of a British woman whose contraceptive medication caused health complications are raising awareness about the potential dangers of taking the pill while grieving their daughter’s death, news.com.au reported.