September 15, 2016 Researchers creating antibiotic gel to tackle ear infections Parents know the frustration of trying to get that gunky pink antibiotic into a tot screaming from anear infection.
September 14, 2016 The pluses and minuses of drugmakers' discount cards Facing public furor for the price of its emergency allergy shot EpiPen, Mylan Pharmaceuticals quickly pointed to a familiar industry solution: copay discount cards.
September 14, 2016 Roche says new MS drug works better than Merck's Rebif Roche said on Wednesday its Ocrevus multiple sclerosis drug controlled the most common form of the disease better than a rival's medicine and worked against another form of MS for which there is no approved treatment.
September 13, 2016 Can syringes help parents give kids the right dose of medicine? More than four in five parents give children the wrong dose of liquid medicines, a dangerous error that might be avoided by administering drugs with syringes instead of cups, a U.S. study suggests.
September 8, 2016 How insurance companies are getting in the way of patient care Navigating through health insurance coverage is never an easy task, especially when some companies are providing fewer services. Dr. Manny sits down with a cardiologist who couldn't get the medicine he needed and found out how he fought back
September 7, 2016 Drug shows promise treating one of the nastiest cancers The trial was a small one, but a new study is raising hope that a new drug can fight a particularly deadly form of pancreatic cancer.
September 5, 2016 6 medications that cause weight gain— and how you can fight back When your doctor puts you on a prescription medication, reading the list of potential side effects can be daunting.
September 2, 2016 South Africa to give free HIV treatment to all infected South Africa said Thursday it will now provide free treatment to all people infected with HIV, regardless of the condition of their immune system.
September 2, 2016 15 common supplement ingredients that could make you seriously sick From omega-3s to prenatal vitamins, supplements can provide major benefits.
September 1, 2016 What do patients know about generic biotech drugs? Many patients haven’t heard of “biosimilars,” generic versions of complex biotech drugs, and even some who say they’re familiar with these medicines may still be confused about them, a small European survey suggests.
