Medications - Page 42

September 13, 2023

Stuffy nose? Common OTC nasal decongestants with phenylephrine don’t work in tablet form, experts say

The FDA is deliberating on removing the "generally recognized as safe and effective" designation for a common ingredient, phenylephrine, in popular over-the-counter nasal decongestants. Here's why.

September 5, 2023

New AI-generated COVID drug enters Phase I clinical trials: ‘Effective against all variants’

Insilico Medicine recently announced that its new AI-designed drug for COVID-19 has entered Phase I clinical trials. If approved, it would become an alternative to the current antiviral medications.

August 31, 2023

Daily aspirin after a heart attack can reduce the risk of future events, study finds

For people who have previously had a heart attack, taking a daily aspirin could reduce their risk of a repeat cardiac event or stroke, according to a recent Danish study.

August 30, 2023

Amid ADHD drug shortage, FDA approves generic version of medication: 'Opportune time'

Amid the shortage of ADHD medications, the FDA has approved several generic versions of Vyvanse for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in people 6 years and older.

August 24, 2023

ADHD drug shortage could make back-to-school season challenging, expert says: ‘Widespread impact'

The shortage of ADHD medications has sparked concern among some parents and teachers. Experts offer predictions and tips on how to manage the disorder without drugs.

August 23, 2023

Medical professionals utilizing AI to judge narcotics prescriptions: report

Medical professionals are turning to artificial intelligence models to produce addiction risk assessments for the prescription of opioids.

August 19, 2023

Look who's experimenting with marijuana today more than any other age group

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an annual report, has found that Americans age 65 and older are sampling marijuana more than any other age group. Here's why.

August 18, 2023

Heart drug combining 3 medications in one is added to World Health Organization’s list of essential medicines

A heart drug that combines three medications in one pill, otherwise known as a polypill, has been included in the WHO's List of Essential Medicines. Doctors explain the benefits.

August 11, 2023

‘Major step forward’ for adult patients as new blood cancer drug receives FDA approval

A cancer specialist discussed the FDA's approval of Johnson & Johnson’s new drug, Talvey, an antibody-based therapy for adult patients with tough-to-treat blood cancers.

August 7, 2023

As leprosy cases rise in Florida, what you must know about the infectious disease

A recent report from the CDC warned that leprosy cases have been rising in the U.S., particularly in central Florida. Here's what to know about the infectious disease and how to stay healthy.