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Drug name confusion: More than 80 new drug pairs added to the list
Awareness of these drug names, however, is just the first step in preventing medication mistakes. Health care providers should take a number of...
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PPIs may curb benefits of palbociclib in breast cancer
“The findings suggest that taking PPIs with palbociclib may interrupt the full therapeutic benefits of palbociclib,” the authors conclude.
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Low-dose steroids may not increase cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis
A daily prednisolone dose of less than 5 mg was not associated with increased cardiovascular risk, whereas a dose of 5 mg or more doubled the risk...
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Dural-puncture epidural drives faster conversion to cesarean anesthesia
Patients randomized to dural epidural also showed a higher quality of epidural blockade for surgical delivery.
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FDA approves first pill for postpartum depression
Zuranolone is a neuroactive steroid that acts on GABAA receptors in the brain responsible for regulating mood, arousal, behavior, and cognition....
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Studies link GLP-1 agonists to progression of diabetic retinopathy
“The strength of these effects depends on the specific GLP-1 receptor agonist used, patient-specific clinical characteristics, and demographics...
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Lawsuit alleges undisclosed stomach risks from Ozempic, Mounjaro
In the lawsuit, a woman asserts that she was “severely injured” after using Ozempic and Mounjaro and that the pharmaceutical companies failed to...
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Vasopressin may promote lower mortality in septic shock
Lower doses of initial vasopressin were associated with lower mortality.
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Roflumilast cream appears safe, effective for children with psoriasis, researchers report
In children aged 2-11 years, roflumilast cream 0.3% was well tolerated and improved signs and symptoms of psoriasis, researchers report.
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FDA OKs dostarlimab plus chemo for endometrial cancer
The trial results “and today’s approval underscore our belief in the potential for Jemperli to transform cancer treatment as a backbone immuno-...