Prescription Medications and Recent Drug Developments | Publications
Summary: Our Prescription Medications and Drug Development database offers an extensive collection of articles focusing on pharmaceutical information, drug interactions, and new developments in the medical field. This database includes publications on a wide range of topics such as the mechanisms of action for medications like Synthroid (levothyroxine), the differences between prescription, over-the-counter, and behind-the-counter drugs, and insights into adverse drug reactions. It also covers emerging trends like the use of medical cannabis for disabled individuals, the impact of generic drug shortages, and the financial aspects of drug pricing, providing a comprehensive resource for understanding both established and cutting-edge pharmaceutical issues.
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
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| ADHD Stimulants Work Through Reward, Not Attention New peer-reviewed research shows stimulant ADHD medications boost alertness and reward processing rather than attention control, with important sleep implications. | ✓ ✓ | 24 Dec 2025 26 Dec 2025 |
| How Propofol, an Anesthesia Drug, Induces Unconsciousness Propofol, a widely used anesthetic, disrupts the brain's balance between stability and excitability. | 15 Jul 2024 | |
| Pain-Relieving Drugs: From Aspirin to Opioids Overview of pain medications including non-narcotic painkillers like aspirin and ibuprofen, and narcotic analgesics such as codeine, morphine, and oxycodone. | ✓ ✓ | 1 Jul 2024 28 Dec 2025 |
| Can Pharmacological Treatment for ADHD Lower Criminal Behavior? Pharmacological treatment of ADHD is commonly used in clinical practice, but the impact on crime remains debated. | 14 May 2024 | |
| Dispensing Mifepristone for Abortion Via Mail-Order Pharmacies Mail order pharmacy dispensing of Mifepristone after in-person screening by sending abortion pills through the mail is timely and effective. | 13 May 2024 14 Jun 2024 | |
| U.S. Insulin Prices Nine Times Higher Than Other Wealthy Nations Gross price of insulin in the U.S. is over 9 times higher than 33 high-income comparison nations and prescription drug prices are 2.78 times higher. | 1 Feb 2024 | |
| New Method of Manufacturing Essential Antibiotic Cefazolin Continuous flow manufacturing of essential antibiotic cefazolin enables more flexible production while reducing cost and waste. | 6 Aug 2023 | |
| Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company Could Save Taxpayers Millions U.S. government could save taxpayers $228 million - $2.15 billion yearly if insurers who operate its Medicare Part D plans purchased 7 generic oncology drugs at the same prices obtained by the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company. | 12 Jun 2023 27 Jun 2023 | |
| Anti-obesity Drugs Could Be Sold at Much Lower Prices Study reveals several anti-obesity medications could be manufactured and profitability sold worldwide at far lower estimated lower prices compared to their high costs. | 14 Apr 2023 28 Sep 2023 | |
| Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs Can Save You Plenty Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, commonly known as Cost Plus Drugs, offers safe medicines at the lowest possible price. | 11 Feb 2023 12 Jun 2023 | |
| Drug Prices Not Linked to R&D Costs, Study Finds Study finds pharmaceutical companies set drug prices based on market demand, not research and development costs or therapeutic value. | ✓ ✓ | 26 Sep 2022 9 Feb 2026 |
| Improving Access to Essential Life-Saving Cancer Medicine Access to Oncology Medicines (ATOM) Coalition is a global partnership to increase access to quality-assured essential cancer medicines in low and lower middle-income countries and to help countries develop capacity for their proper use. | 20 May 2022 27 Sep 2023 | |
| Cost Plus Drugs : Lowest Prices on Lifesaving Prescriptions The Cost Plus Drugs online pharmacy launch represents the first critical milestone in bringing affordable medications to millions of Americans. | 19 Jan 2022 12 Jun 2023 | |
| SMA1 Infant Life-Saving Zolgensma Therapy Unavailable in Canada Ground-breaking new drug Zolgensma that could stop progression of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 (SMA1) is the most expensive medication in the world. | 15 Sep 2020 9 Feb 2021 | |
| U.S. Seniors Want Action to Lower Cost of Medicare Drugs American senior citizens overwhelmingly want Congress to take action to lower cost of prescription drugs by reducing Medicare Part D out-of-pocket spending requirements. | 30 May 2019 17 Sep 2023 | |
| List of Benzodiazepines : Types and Medicinal Use Explanation of Benzodiazepines (Benzos) including a list of common Benzodiazepine brand and other names, their medical purpose and uses. | 7 Nov 2018 23 Aug 2024 | |
| Comparison of Drug Prices Finds Extreme Variation in Costs Analysis of highest and lowest prices of frequently prescribed brand name drugs finds extreme price variations among Medicare Part D drug plans. | 27 Sep 2018 13 Sep 2023 | |
| Adderall Fails to Boost Cognition in Healthy Students Peer-reviewed research shows ADHD medication Adderall does not improve cognition in healthy college students and may actually impair working memory. | ✓ ✓ | 28 Jul 2018 28 Dec 2025 |
| 13% of People Have Traces of Cocaine or Heroin on Their Fingerprints - Despite Never Using Them Scientists have found that drugs are now so prevalent that 13 percent of those taking part in a test were found to have traces of class A drugs on their fingerprints - despite never using them. | 25 Mar 2018 | |
| FDA Guidance on Generic Abuse Deterrent Opioid Development Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb M.D. on steps to promote development of generic versions of opioids formulated to deter abuse. | 23 Nov 2017 5 Jan 2020 | |
| FDA Operation Pangea X Protects Consumers from Dangerous Online Prescription Drugs U.S. FDA takes action against over 500 websites that illegally sell potentially dangerous, unapproved versions of prescription medicines, including opioids, antibiotics and injectable epinephrine products to American consumers.. | 25 Sep 2017 19 Oct 2017 | |
| Comparison of Drug Cost Variation Between Drug Plans Comparison of drug plans reveals millions of senior Americans at risk of price gouging for prescription drugs as Medicare does not have authority to negotiate drug prices. | 20 Sep 2017 11 Oct 2023 | |
| Antipsychotics: Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Antipsychotic medication is frequently being prescribed to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), often without a psychiatric diagnosis. | 25 Aug 2017 23 Jul 2020 | |
| Ocrevus for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Health Canada has now approved OCREVUS (ocrelizumab) for Canadians living with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS). | 18 Aug 2017 14 Sep 2023 | |
| Actemra Drug Tied to Significant Side Effects Actemra has been associated with heart attack, heart failure, stroke, pancreatitis, lung disease, gastrointestinal perforation, and other conditions. | 24 Jul 2017 11 May 2025 | |
| U.S. Seniors Fail to Get or Seek Help From Pharmacists and Doctors on Drug Costs Study finds majority of elderly Americans take two or more prescription medicines and reveals many seniors say the drug costs weigh on their budget. | 3 Jul 2017 20 Sep 2023 | |
| Drug Classifications: Rx, BTC, and OTC Explained Article explains the pharmacy difference between availability of prescription drugs, behind the counter, and over the counter medications. | ✓ ✓ | 15 May 2017 2 Jul 2025 |
| Walgreens Medication Disposal Program Collects 72 Tons of Unused Medications in First Year Walgreens safe medication disposal program has collected and safely disposed of 72 tons of medications since the launch of the program in 2016. | 2 May 2017 20 Sep 2023 | |
| Delays in Access and Unjustifiable Cancer Medicine Prices Disadvantage Patients Access to cancer drugs that help extend life and improve quality of life, and fair prices for those drugs are essential. | 3 Feb 2017 | |
| First FDA Drug Approved for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) - Spinraza (Nusinersen) U.S. FDA approves Spinraza, an injection administered into fluid surrounding the spinal cord, to treat children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy. | 24 Dec 2016 | |
| Olumiant (baricitinib) Oral Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis Information regarding Olumiant (baricitinib) for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis. | 22 Dec 2016 | |
| Why Antidepressants Take So Long to Work Current antidepressants drugs available to treat depression can take weeks and sometimes months to start working. | 28 Jul 2016 7 May 2020 | |
| Early ADHD Medication Use: No Substance Abuse Link National study finds youth on ADHD stimulant medications early in life face no higher substance abuse risk than teens without ADHD. Males use more stimulants. | ✓ ✓ | 9 Jun 2016 28 Dec 2025 |
| Acne Drug Isotretinoin (Accutane) Use During Pregnancy Isotretinoin (Accutane), used to treat severe acne, can severely harm a fetus, causing craniofacial, cardiac and central nervous system defects, and high likelihood of miscarriage or medical termination. | 28 Apr 2016 | |
| Portable Pharmacy Can Produce Different Drugs Compact and portable pharmaceutical manufacturing system can be reconfigured to produce variety of drugs on demand. | 2 Apr 2016 | |
| Nootropics: Smart Drug Intelligence Enhancer Supplements Guide to nootropics and smart drugs, covering various cognitive enhancers, their uses, safety considerations, and growing student and professional adoption. | ✓ ✓ | 28 Feb 2016 28 Dec 2025 |
| Medication and Illicit Drug Overdose Information Information regarding illicit medication and drug overdose including causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention. | 28 Jan 2016 30 Jun 2021 | |
| How Drug Ingredients Live in Capsules and Tablets Explains how live cultures and drug ingredients can survive in medication such as pills, capsules and tablets. | 19 Dec 2015 9 Jul 2021 | |
| Synthroid (Levothyroxine) Medication: General Information Information regarding the drug Synthroid, administered when the human thyroid gland does not produce enough of this hormone on its own. | 16 Dec 2015 10 Jul 2021 | |
| Periodic Paralysis: Keveyis Drug First Approved Treatment Dichlorphenamide drug is first approved treatment for periodic paralysis, a rare neuromuscular disorder. | 5 Dec 2015 | |
| ADHD Medications: A Prescription for Bullying? Study reveals children who take ADHD medications are twice as likely to be bullied by peers. | 22 Nov 2015 21 Jul 2021 | |
| Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs Overview Information regarding Hallucinogens, a class of drug that causes hallucinations and distortions of perception of reality. | 11 Sep 2015 30 Jul 2021 | |
| Snakebites: Anti-venom and Envenoming Information Information regarding snake anti-venoms, the only effective treatment to prevent or reverse most of the venomous effects of snakebites. | 10 Sep 2015 30 Jul 2021 | |
| Thalidomide: Information, Uses, Side Effects Information regarding Thalidomide, also known as Immunoprin, Talidex, Talizer, or Thalomid, including uses, side effects, special precautions, and the storing and disposal of Thalidomide. | 18 Aug 2015 1 Oct 2023 | |
| Statins May Lower Death Risk From Prostate Cancer Recent studies have suggested that statins might have a positive effect on prostate cancer. | ✓ ✓ | 8 Jun 2015 26 Jan 2025 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Drug Prices Soar in U.S. Multiple sclerosis drugs available in the U.S. are two to three times more than in Canada, Australia or the United Kingdom. | 24 Apr 2015 19 Aug 2021 | |
| Cancer Drug Prices Continue to Skyrocket Over the past 20 years prices of leading cancer drugs have risen at rates far outstripping inflation. | 18 Mar 2015 25 Aug 2021 | |
| New Antibiotic Version May Eliminate Hearing Loss Risk Current treatment with aminoglycosides antibiotics can result in partial or complete hearing loss. | 5 Jan 2015 17 Sep 2023 | |
| Antibiogram Use in Nursing Facilities May Help Improve Antibiotic Use and Effectiveness Study shows use of antibiograms in skilled nursing facilities could improve antibiotic effectiveness and help address problems with antibiotic resistance. | 11 Nov 2014 30 Dec 2023 | |
| Vanessa's Law: Strengthening Drug and Device Safety in Canada Vanessa's Law enhances drug and medical device safety in Canada with new powers for recalls, tougher penalties, and mandatory adverse reaction reporting. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2014 28 Apr 2025 |
| Biosimilar Drugs May Save Health Care Billions Bio-similar versions of complex biologic drugs used to treat illnesses such as cancer and rheumatoid arthritis could cut spending on biologics in U.S. by $44 billion. | 3 Nov 2014 1 Dec 2020 | |
| The Crisis of Dwindling Antibiotics and Its Impacts on Healthcare The article explores the decline in antibiotic availability and its impact on healthcare, urging innovative solutions to tackle antibiotic resistance. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Oct 2014 6 Apr 2025 |
| NSAID Painkillers Combined with Other Drugs Can Cause GI Bleeding NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and aspirin can increase risk of gastrointestinal bleeding when taken in combination with other drugs. | 3 Oct 2014 8 May 2021 | |
| U.S. Patients Losing Compounded Prescription Coverage Fighting to stop the unprecedented benefit cuts being made by Express Scripts and other pharmacy benefit managers. | 14 Aug 2014 16 Nov 2021 | |
| U.S. Federal Drug Discount Program Facing Challenges 340B program faces issues, whether to change and better define eligibility, strengthen compliance efforts and provide greater transparency about discounts provided by the program. | 13 Aug 2014 | |
| Osanetant Drug Shows Potential for Prevention of PTSD Osanetant targets brain cells in a region of the brain that controls formation and consolidation of fear memories. | 1 Jul 2014 27 Jun 2021 | |
| Male Statin Use Associated with Less Exercise Study finds use of statins in senior males is associated with less physical activity. | 11 Jun 2014 20 Feb 2015 | |
| How to Save Money on Prescription Medications Information on ways you can save money on your prescription medication needs. | 9 Feb 2014 9 Dec 2020 | |
| Life Saving Drug Shortage: What Can be Done? Healthcare experts and specialists propose steps for preventing and managing the current shortage of life saving and cancer drugs. | 3 Feb 2014 9 Sep 2021 | |
| Adherence to Prescription Medications People in America are not benefiting from treatment advances because of persistent issue of poor prescription medication adherence. | 23 Dec 2013 28 Aug 2021 | |
| Krokodil: A Deadly Flesh Eating Street Drug Information regarding Krokodil a new and deadly drug making its way onto the city streets of the United States. | 4 Oct 2013 29 Aug 2021 | |
| Antidepressant Use: Increased Risk of Type II Diabetes Increased risk of type 2 diabetes associated with weight gain among people who used antidepressants over the long-term than in people matched for depression-related characteristics. | 1 Oct 2013 31 Aug 2021 | |
| Pharmacy Drug Pricing Regulations in India Information shows how India handles essential drug pricing and the way the Indian government regulates the prices of these medications. | 27 Sep 2013 17 Oct 2021 | |
| Oncologists Hit by Cancer Drug Shortages U.S. patients impacted as 83% of cancer doctors report facing oncology drug shortages. | 4 Jun 2013 | |
| Breaking Up Physician Drug Company Relationships Report suggests improved health care and reductions in drug costs might be attained by breaking up the relationship between physicians and drug company reps. | 21 May 2013 23 Apr 2021 | |
| Congenital Panhypopituitarism: Overcoming the Odds Diagnosed at age 8 doctors discovered Maureen had congenital panhypopituitarism where her body did not produce growth hormone or stimulation to her endocrine glands. | 16 Sep 2012 3 Feb 2022 | |
| Aspirin and Warfarin Comparison for Heart Failure Treatment Comparison of two anti-clotting medications warfarin and aspirin were similar in preventing deaths and strokes in heart failure patients with normal heart rhythm. | 6 Feb 2012 27 Apr 2022 | |
| Potential New Drugs From Kalata-Kalata Tea Scientists analyze the leaves of a plant called kalata-kalata and discovery potential new drugs for diseases that affect millions of people worldwide. | 29 Sep 2011 19 Apr 2015 | |
| Generic Equivalents for Brand Name Drugs Comprehensive FDA‑based list of brand drugs and their generic equivalents, offering up to 85% savings and supporting informed medication choices. | ✓ ✓ | 14 Sep 2011 4 Jul 2025 |
| Are Generic Drugs Equivalent to Brand Name Medications? Discover the key differences and similarities between brand name drugs and their generic equivalents, including efficacy, safety, and cost. | 14 Sep 2011 23 Aug 2024 | |
| Low Dose Naltrexone: Tricking the Body to Heal Itself Mechanism by which low dose of the opioid antagonist naltrexone (LDN) an agent used to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases exerts profound inhibitory effect on cell proliferation. | 3 Sep 2011 10 Nov 2016 | |
| Pegloticase: A Breakthrough Treatment for Severe, Resistant Gout Pegloticase offers new hope for severe, treatment-resistant gout, rapidly lowering uric acid and improving symptoms in patients unresponsive to standard therapies. | ✓ ✓ | 30 Aug 2011 27 May 2025 |
| Generic Drug Prices Fall for Fifth Consecutive Year Prices for widely used generic drugs fell by average of 7.8% as many seniors are reaching the coverage gap in Medicare prescription drug coverage known as the doughnut hole. | 21 Jul 2011 28 Oct 2011 | |
| Chantix Associated with Serious Cardiovascular Events Stop smoking drug Chantix associated with 72% increased risk of hospitalization due to a serious adverse cardiovascular event such as heart attack or arrhythmia. | 4 Jul 2011 21 Mar 2014 | |
| Antibiotic Overuse in Home-care Patients Doctors may be over-prescribing antibiotics for patients receiving ongoing medical care at home. | 27 Jun 2011 31 Mar 2015 | |
| US Adverse Drug Event Network Launch of a new online network to collect and distribute adverse drug events in the United States. | 15 Jun 2011 | |
| Alternative to Antibiotics The World Health Organization is warning about resistance and immunity to drugs including antibiotics which were once so potent. | 9 Jun 2011 30 Sep 2015 | |
| Seniors Not Taking Prescriptions Correctly Article provides some common reasons why seniors don't take their medications as prescribed, and what you can do about it. | 27 May 2011 24 Mar 2022 | |
| Independent Drugstores Want Congress to Help Raise Prescription Drug Costs The independent drugstore lobby is pushing new laws that will help them raise prescription drug costs. | 25 May 2011 | |
| List of Drug Side Effects - Information Overload Is the cure worse than the disease Having a high number of side effects on a drug label should not suggest that the drug is unsafe. | 23 May 2011 | |
| Purchasing Legal Highs Online a Risky Business Danger in number of online substances deemed legal highs currently available on the internet. | 20 May 2011 29 Mar 2022 | |
| Doctors Alleged to Have Been Paid to Prescribe Multiple Sclerosis Drug Rebif Allegations a company caused false or fraudulent claims to be submitted to the Medicaid program. | 13 May 2011 | |
| Drug Could Prevent Cervical Cancer HIV drug could be used to prevent cervical cancer caused by infection with the human papilloma virus. | 4 May 2011 | |
| How to Dispose of Unused and Expired Prescription Drugs Unused prescription medicines that remain in homes can be misused or abused if they end up in the wrong hands. | 28 Apr 2011 | |
| Off Label Marketing of Medicines Despite FDA regulation of the approval and use of pharmaceutical products off-label marketing of drugs has occurred in all aspects of the US health care system. | 7 Apr 2011 | |
| Antidepressants Linked to Thicker Arteries Antidepressant use has been linked to thicker arteries, possibly contributing to the risk of heart disease and stroke. | 2 Apr 2011 5 May 2022 | |
| Spikes in Drug Prices as Patents Expire Brand name drug prices continue to increase after the introduction of generic competition. | 28 Mar 2011 28 Oct 2011 | |
| Polypill Multiple Medications in One Capsule Polypill is a single pill that has all the benefits of multiple medications in one dose. | 21 Mar 2011 | |
| Bayer $100M Class Action Lawsuit for Gender Discrimination According to the complaint Bayer has published and disseminated articles that suggest men are better suited to be managers than women. | 21 Mar 2011 | |
| FDA Intends to Remove Unapproved Drugs From Market Regulators aim to take certain unapproved prescription medicines for cough cold and allergy symptoms off the U.S. market. | 2 Mar 2011 3 Mar 2026 | |
| Benefits of Taking Daily Low-dose Aspirin Daily low-dose aspirin reduces heart attack risk and may lower cancer mortality rates from multiple cancers. Learn about dosage, benefits, and who should consider it. | ✓ ✓ | 25 Jan 2011 24 Dec 2025 |
| Medication Translations for World Travelers Online brand name medication translation guide for world travelers. | 19 Jan 2011 | |
| AFQ056 Drug May Treat Fragile X Fragile X affects 1 in 4000 males and 1 in 6000 females of all races and ethnic groups. It is the most common single gene cause of autism or autistic-like behaviors. | 9 Jan 2011 6 Feb 2024 | |
| Health Insurers Change Prescription Medications to Save Money A survey shows up to 70 percent of prescription medications are changed by health insurers denying patients the drugs their doctors prescribe. | 29 Nov 2010 | |
| Prescriptions for Teens and Adolescents on the Rise Adolescents and young adults are most likely to abuse prescription medications. | 29 Nov 2010 | |
| Helping Seniors Evaluate Medicare Part D and Save on Prescription Drugs Helping Seniors Evaluate Medicare Part D Options and Identify Potential Ways to Save on Prescription Drugs. | 21 Nov 2010 | |
| The Color of Medicine The color shape taste and even name of a tablet or pill can have an effect on how patients feel about medication. | 15 Nov 2010 | |
| Cost Sharing for High-value Prescription Drugs Eliminating or reducing cost-sharing for high-value prescription drugs improves medication use. | 2 Nov 2010 | |
| Medicare Part D Benefit Making LIPITOR and CRESTOR Available for Low or No Copay Universal American announces new Medicare Part D benefit making Lipitor and Crestor available for low or no copay. | 29 Oct 2010 14 Sep 2023 | |
| Vancomycin Recommended for Cellulitis Treatment Cellulitis should be treated as a first line of defense with the antibiotic drug vancomycin rather than other antibiotics such as penicillin. | 24 Oct 2010 30 Dec 2023 | |
| You May Be a Drug Supplier Without Knowing It America has a drug problem and the primary source of these abused drugs is the family medicine cabinet. | 21 Oct 2010 | |
| Taking Blood Pressure Pills at Night More Effective Five-year MAPEC study finds taking blood pressure medication at bedtime instead of morning cuts cardiovascular disease risk by nearly two-thirds. | ✓ ✓ | 5 Oct 2010 25 Feb 2026 |
| Aspirin: Uses, Benefits, Dosage and Side Effects Comprehensive guide to aspirin covering its uses for pain, fever, and inflammation, plus benefits for heart health and stroke prevention with important cautions. | ✓ ✓ | 4 Oct 2010 23 Dec 2025 |
| Pharmacy Times Launches iPad Edition Prestigious 113-year-old pharmacy publication among first B-to-B publications available for the iPad. | 2 Sep 2010 25 Aug 2014 | |
| Grant to Develop Drugs for the Treatment of Female Specific Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Menopause is associated with about a 10-15 pound weight gain and a redistribution of visceral fat to the abdomen. | 2 Sep 2010 7 Jun 2013 | |
| AARP Report Finds Brand Name Drug Prices Soar NCPA - AARP Report Finds Brand Name Drug Prices Soar as Large Pharmacy Benefit Managers Reap Windfall Profits. | 26 Aug 2010 | |
| Lifting Veil of Secrecy Surrounding Development of New Medicines Veil of secrecy that has surrounded the process of developing new prescription drugs for the last century. | 24 Aug 2010 | |
| Pharmaceuticals: A Market for Producing 'Lemons' and Serious Harm Incentives and protections for industry encourage development of many drugs with few new benefits over existing pharmaceuticals. | 17 Aug 2010 30 Mar 2026 | |
| New Treatment for Malaria Scientists develop new drug treatment for malaria that could progress to clinical trials. | 16 Aug 2010 25 Sep 2010 | |
| The Overlooked Reality: Drug Abuse as a Form of Child Abuse Child abuse can include malicious use include alcohol, painkillers, cough and cold medicines, sedatives and sleeping pills, and antipsychotic medicines. | 22 Jul 2010 23 Aug 2024 | |
| Sirtuin1 May Boost Learning Ability and Memory Sirtuin1 may boost memory learning ability and lead to new drugs to fight Alzheimers or other neurological diseases. | 11 Jul 2010 | |
| New Drugs to Relieve Cancer Pain Drugs and medications for relieving cancer pain without causing side effects of current pain treatments like morphine. | 21 Jun 2010 | |
| Side Effects of Drugs Can Lead to Broken Bones People taking a high dose of glucocorticoids can be pretty sick with rheumatoid arthritis or severe asthma. | 9 Jun 2010 | |
| What is Fioricet - Migraine and Headache Medication Uses and Instructions Fioricet is a combination medication commonly used to treat tension headaches but doctors also recommend it for recurring migraines. | 5 Jun 2010 6 Jun 2010 | |
| Free Prescription Drug Discount Card Saves You Up to 75% Free prescription drug discount Card can save you up to 75 percent and raises funds for disabled American veterans. | ✓ | 27 May 2010 20 Jan 2025 |
| Henry Winkler Helps Raise Awareness of Upper Limb Spasticity Henry Winkler joins team to launch open arms raising awareness of upper limb spasticity educational campaign. | 26 May 2010 27 Dec 2015 | |
| Childrens Consumption of Chronic Medications Rising In growing numbers children across America are adding a dose of medicine to their daily routine. | 19 May 2010 | |
| 1 in 50 Americans Considered Permanently Disabled by Mental Illness Widespread use of psychotropic drugs for children and little data regarding long term impact on development. | 20 Apr 2010 | |
| Free Antibiotic Program California The free antibiotic program offers eight different classes of antibiotics. | 6 Mar 2010 | |
| Hyalgan Treatment for Osteoarthritis Hyalgan is a medication used to treat knee pain in people with osteoarthritis in the knees. | 2 Mar 2010 15 Mar 2018 | |
| Aspirin, Acetaminophen and NSAID's Increase Male Hearing Loss Risk Study finds regular aspirin, acetaminophen, and NSAID use raises men's hearing loss risk, especially under 60, highlighting public health concerns. | ✓ ✓ | 1 Mar 2010 24 Sep 2025 |
| Gaucher Disease Therapy (VPRIV) Approved by FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves velaglucerase alfa for injection (VPRIV) to treat children and adults with a rare genetic disorder, Gaucher disease. | 28 Feb 2010 20 Sep 2022 | |
| Online Canadian Pharmacy Verifier Accrediting online Canadian pharmacy advertisements in Canada by Google AdWords. | 22 Feb 2010 | |
| Is it Legal to Import Prescription Drugs into the U.S. Article examines the legality of importing prescription drugs into the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, and internationally. | 4 Feb 2010 2 Mar 2024 | |
| U.S. FDA: Food and Drug Administration Transparency Task Force Outlines the role of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the FDA Transparency Task Force blog. | 4 Feb 2010 2 Mar 2024 | |
| SOMA Reduces Lower Back Pain Disability Soma 250 mg shown to significantly improve functionality and reduce disability and lower back pain in three days. | 3 Feb 2010 | |
| Free New York City Prescription Drug Card Free New York City prescription drug card saves residents money at over 2000 pharmacies. | 26 Jan 2010 10 Nov 2016 | |
| Counterfeit Internet Drugs Pose Significant Risks Counterfeit Internet drugs pose significant risks and discourage vital health checks. | 20 Jan 2010 | |
| Drug Therapy to Minimize Death and Disability from Traumatic Brain Injury Post-traumatic epilepsy is a major complication of traumatic brain injury that is associated with psychosocial disability. | 16 Jan 2010 | |
| Increased Risk of Disease Without Chickenpox Vaccine Children whose parents refuse the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine appear more likely to develop the disease. | 5 Jan 2010 | |
| Imetelstat Shows Promise Against Glioblastoma and Prostate Cancer Peer-reviewed research shows imetelstat (Rytelo) targets telomerase, offering new hope for glioblastoma and prostate cancer treatment. | ✓ ✓ | 5 Jan 2010 28 May 2025 |
| Drug Interface to Save Lives The interface researchers hope to adapt and install on portable computing devices such as a Blackberry. | 10 Dec 2009 | |
| Benefit of Reboxetine Antidepressant not Proven There is no scientific proof that people suffering from depression can benefit from taking reboxetine. | 24 Nov 2009 | |
| FREE Drug Discount Card for Disabled Veterans Free prescription drug discount card that offers savings up to 75% and when the card is used. | 19 Nov 2009 10 Nov 2016 | |
| Epilepsy Drugs could Treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Epileptic drugs could treat neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimers and Parkinsons disease. | 28 Oct 2009 | |
| New Prolastin Version Approved by FDA PROLASTIN-C increases or augments protein levels in AAT-deficient patients at risk for developing emphysema. | 19 Oct 2009 | |
| Cochrane Review Challenges Antiviral Use in Bell’s Palsy Treatment Cochrane review finds antivirals ineffective for Bell's palsy, urging a shift toward alternative treatments and questioning herpes simplex virus as a primary cause. | ✓ ✓ | 14 Oct 2009 2 Jun 2025 |
| Post-stroke Upper Limb Spasticity - Phase III Data for NT 201 Merz Pharmaceuticals Announces Phase III Data for NT 201 in Post-stroke Upper Limb Spasticity. | 7 Oct 2009 | |
| Blood Thinning Drug Safer than Rat Poison Blood thinner dabigatran shown to protect against stroke blood clotting and major bleeding as effectively as warfarin. | 29 Sep 2009 30 Jun 2010 | |
| OxyContin - Information Uses and Side Effects OxyContin is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers and is similar to morphine. | 9 Sep 2009 | |
| FDA Approves Extavia for Multiple Sclerosis The FDA has approved Extavia the first in a new planned portfolio of multiple sclerosis MS medicines from Novartis. | 17 Aug 2009 | |
| Immunocal Clinical Research Initiative Immunotec receives authorization to begin a study on the effect of the cysteine-rich whey protein isolate in combination with physical exercise on muscle function, body composition and inflammatory cytokine levels in elderly persons: a randomized, double-blind study. | 8 Jul 2009 6 Aug 2023 | |
| Electronic Smartpill Pill Measures pH Levels in Digestive Tract An electronic diagnostic tool called the SmartPill is swallowed by patients in order to take measurements as it travels through the gastrointestinal tract. | 3 Jun 2009 | |
| Treatment for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Health Canada has approved Actonel (risedronate sodium tablets) 150 mg a once-a-month option for treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. | 2 Jun 2009 3 Jul 2010 | |
| Tamiflu (Oseltamivir Phosphate) for H1N1 Swine Flu, Avian Flu, Influenza A & B Tamiflu an oral anti-viral drug for treatment of Influenza A and Influenza B including the swine flu H1N1 virus. | 27 Apr 2009 20 Apr 2024 | |
| Gamunex Improves Quality of Life for CIDP Patients Health related quality of life results conducted in patients with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP). | 24 Apr 2009 10 Jan 2025 | |
| Prasugrel (Efient): New Antiplatelet Drug for Heart Attack Prasugrel reduces cardiovascular death, heart attack, and stroke risk by 19% in acute coronary syndrome patients undergoing angioplasty procedures. | ✓ ✓ | 8 Apr 2009 13 Feb 2026 |
| New Drug Shows promise for Psoriatic Arthritis Study involved 405 patients with active psoriatic arthritis even after having taken disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs. | 7 Apr 2009 13 Jun 2016 | |
| Link Between Osteoporosis Drugs and Heart Problems Link between drugs used to prevent bone fractures in osteoporosis patients and development of irregular heartbeat. | 6 Apr 2009 | |
| Oxycodone Effective Against Shingles Pain Painkiller oxycodone is effective for treating acute pain of shingles an illness that causes severe pain from blisters and skin rash. | 30 Mar 2009 | |
| New Migraine Drug May Stop Pain with Fewer Side Effects New migraine specific drug called telcagepant is a promising alternative that would produce fewer side effects. | 25 Mar 2009 | |
| The Deadly Potential For Dangerous Drug Reactions If you take, or intend to take, medically prescribed drugs you need to be aware of the potential for medication reactions in your body. | 22 Mar 2009 1 Mar 2024 | |
| Crisis in Our Healthcare System: The Real Consequence of Antibiotics In an attempt to deal with the bacteria which cause some infections medical science developed antibiotics. | 22 Mar 2009 2 Mar 2024 | |
| Canada Takes Steps to Improve Safety of Health Products MedEffect Canada to report suspected side effects from health products and access the latest safety information. | 17 Mar 2009 27 Jun 2010 | |
| Antibiotics That Don't Trigger Resistance New generation of antibiotic compounds are developing that do not provoke bacterial resistance. | 13 Mar 2009 | |
| Innappropriate Drug Prescriptions Wasting Millions, Raising Health Risks Study in Oregon suggests drugs designed for treating severe mental illnesses often prescribed at inappropriately low doses and expense. | 4 Mar 2009 |
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