Medications - Page 143

October 26, 2015

Major study finds earlier HIV treatment improves health, NIH says

A major international study sought to settle how soon is best to start HIV treatment - and the advice is don't delay.

October 26, 2015

Honey-based mead may curb antibiotic resistance, say makers

Scientists in Sweden are launching their own mead - an alcoholic beverage made from a fermented mix of honey and water - based on old recipes which they say could help in the fight against antibiotic resistance.

October 26, 2015

Tetraphase's bowel drug fails late-stage study, shares slump

Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals Inc said its experimental bowel drug failed to meet the main goal in a late-stage study, sending its shares down 75 percent in extended trading.

October 26, 2015

FDA says one dead, many ill after receiving non-sterile solution

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday that many people have been sickened and one has died after receiving intravenous fluids that were meant to be used for training purposes only.

October 26, 2015

NFL group, company teaming up for brain drug test

A potential treatment for traumatic brain injuries may be tested in retired professional football players, who are the focus of concern over blows to the head

October 26, 2015

FDA changes labeling for drugs used during pregnancy, lactation

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration changed the rules governing how prescription drugs and biologics used during pregnancy and breastfeeding are labeled.

October 26, 2015

The most common prescription medicine mistakes

Are you one of the millions of Americans who make dangerous mistakes with their medications? You can avoid that bitter pill with these simple strategies

October 26, 2015

Clinical trials may underreport side effects of cancer drugs

Researchers may not realize how badly new cancer drugs make patients feel because physicians don’t always accurately report side effects, suggests a new study.

October 26, 2015

FDA ban nearly wiped out deaths, poisonings from ephedra

A 13-year tally of deaths and poisonings from ephedra show a spectacular decline after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the sale of weight loss products containing the herb in 2004.

October 26, 2015

Patients who undergo bariatric surgery use more painkillers afterwards, study shows

While some people undergoing bariatric surgery might hope it will provide relief from chronic pain, it appears that many patients actually increase their use of opioid painkillers in the years after the procedure.