Drugs Stories
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10 Heart Meds Given on Discharge? To Seniors? Yes
More than 50% of older adults hospitalized with heart failure go home with double the number of medications. Polypharmacy can cause adverse interactions. -
2nd Phase 3 COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Paused
Johnson and Johnson is the second pharmaceutical company to have to pause a phase 3 clinical trial for a COVID vaccine. -
Why Trump's 'Cure' Isn't Ready for Approval
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Eli Lilly and Company applied to the US government to open up their treatments to the public. -
Here's a How-To on Deciphering Prescription Labels
Prescription instructions may be confusing - is there a difference between taking a pill three times a day or every 8 hours? -
Safe Vaccine Development Requires Orderly Process
Vaccines take time to develop and there really is no short-cut. -
VP Candidates Spar over Health Care During Debate
Health care was one of many topics that the two candidates for vice-president did not agree on. -
World-Wide Trial for Another COVID-19 Treatment Underway
A new trial looking into COVID-19 treatments has begun, taking place in 59 sites across the globe. -
Nitric Oxide Could Ease COVID-19 Symptoms: Study
Nitric oxide is often used to treat prematurely born infants with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). New research suggests it could help COVID-19 patients. -
3 Reasons You Might Need a Compounding Pharmacy
Someday, you might need a compounding pharmacy to fill a prescription. These pharmacies do not resemble your local Walgreens; here's why. -
FDA Continues Recalls of Metformin ER
The FDA continues to recall some metformin ER products due to impurities found in the drug that may be at higher than acceptable levels. -
President Trump Receives Remdesivir, But What Is It?
The President is doing well and that he had received a dose of an investigational drug, remdesivir. -
Another Reason to Fill That Statin Script
Statins may decrease severity of COVID-19 symptoms and shorten recovery time.