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FDA okays first generic of ProAir HFA
Generic albuterol sulfate inhalation is indicated for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in people aged 4 years or older who have...
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Severe infection tied to substance-induced psychosis, conversion to schizophrenia
Hepatitis was the infection most strongly linked to psychosis, the research shows.
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FDA approves weekly contraceptive patch Twirla
The levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol contraceptive is contraindicated in obese women.
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Brain imaging offers new insight into persistent antisocial behavior
"These findings underscore prior research that really highlights that there are different types of young offenders," said coauthor Dr. Essi Viding...
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FDA approves novel pandemic influenza vaccine
This is the first and only adjuvanted, cell-based pandemic vaccine to provide active immunization against influenza A virus H5N1 strain.
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Large percentage of psychiatrists sued for malpractice at least once
Among psychiatrists named in a lawsuit, 44% said they were very surprised to be the subject of litigation.
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FDA okays ubrogepant for acute migraine treatment
ACHIEVE I and ACHIEVE II demonstrate efficacy.
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FDA expands use of Toujeo to childhood type 1 diabetes
Numerically fewer patients taking Toujeo experienced severe hypoglycemia or experienced one or more episodes of...
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Addressing current asthma management: What clinicians told us
Survey respondents ranked an inhaled corticosteroid with a long-acting bronchodilator as the favored medication for patients with moderate to...
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Considering Costs U.S. Hospitals choose Anticoagulant Rivaroxaban Over Warfarin
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - U.S. hospitals save money when they use the novel oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban instead of warfarin to treat patients...
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Study Shows ICDs Benefit Women in Heart Failure Prevention
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)—Women with heart failure (HF) derive as much benefit from implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) for primary...
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Elderly Patients with Pneumonia Benefit from ICU Care
NEW YORK - Elderly patients with pneumonia whose need for intensive care unit (ICU) admission is uncertain actually fare better in the ICU than on...