Drugs Stories
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Researchers Look at 4 Meds for Neuropathic Pain
Neuropathic, nerve, pain is among the hardest pains to treat. A research team looked at four commonly used medications. -
FDA: Women in 2nd Half of Pregnancy Should Avoid NSAIDs
The FDA warns women 20 weeks pregnant or further along should not take NSAIDs as they may cause pregnancy-related complications. -
President Trump Got Dexamethasone. Can You?
Despite persistent and ongoing dexamethasone shortages, President Trump received the drug while undergoing treatment for COVID-19. Will you be able to if you need it? -
Eli Lilly Halts COVID-Related Antibody Trial
Eli Lilly has had to halt its government-sponsored phase 3 trial of an antibody treatment for COVID-19. -
Misleading Contrave Google Ad Prompts FDA Warning Letter
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC received a warning letter from the FDA regarding a misleading ad on Google for Contrave, a weight loss drug. -
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.