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Medication appears helpful for treatment of erectile dysfunction in men with spinal cord injuries
The drug tadalafil appears to improve erectile function in men with spinal cord injuries, according to an article posted online today that will appear in the November 2007 print issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2007-09-11)
Positive study results for methylphenidate transdermal system
Shire announced at a major medical meeting in Toronto, Canada, that its investigational methylphenidate transdermal system (MTS) demonstrated statistically significant reductions in the symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and was generally well tolerated in patients aged 6 to 12 in two clinical trials. view more (2005-10-24)
Medication slows progression of myopia in children
Daily treatment with a medication called pirenzepine can slow the rate of progressive myopia, or nearsightedness, in children, reports a study in the August issue of the Journal of AAPOS (American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus). view more (2008-08-27)
Effects of new sleep medication appear unlikely to have potential for abuse or cognitive impairment
In a study of 14 adults with histories of sedative abuse, the newly approved sleep medication ramelteon does not appear to have effects that indicate potential for abuse or motor or cognitive impairment. view more (2006-10-03)
Erectile dysfunction treatments do not appear to damage vision over 6 months
Two medications used to treat erectile dysfunction in men (tadalafil and sildenafil) do not appear to have visual side effects when taken daily for six months, despite concerns about eye-related complications. view more (2009-04-14)
Tadalafil shows promise for relief of lower urinary tract symptoms associated with BPH
Men with signs of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) can be helped with a daily dose of erectile dysfunction drug tadalafil (Cialis®) to relieve associated lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), according to a new study published in the October 2008 issue of The Journal of Urology. view more (2008-08-19)
Drug cuts sleep apnea in heart failure patients
Since sleep apnea is associated with heart failure, patients who take a single dose of acetazolamide-a mild diuretic and respiratory stimulant-before going to bed exhibit less sleep apnea, improved blood oxygen levels and fewer daytime symptoms of sleepiness. view more (2006-01-16)
Statins effective in long term, Nordic study suggests (p 771)
Statins-a class of drugs that lower cholesterol and are associated with cardiovascular benefits- are effective in the long term, conclude authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. view more (2004-08-25)
Great expectations -- Study looks at why placebo effect varies from person to person
Why do some people experience a "placebo effect" that makes them feel better when they receive a sham treatment they believe to be real - while other people don't respond at all to the same thing, or even feel worse" view more (2007-07-19)
Weekly dose of osteoporosis drug prevents bone loss after breast cancer treatment
Breast cancer survivors who took a weekly dose of risedronate, sold as Actonel, lost significantly less bone than those who did not take the drug. view more (2007-09-19)
Study: Antibiotic gives hope to patients with IBS
A new study found that patients reported greater global improvements in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms and less bloating after taking rifaximin than patients taking placebo. view more (2006-10-17)
Diabetes medication and lifestyle changes can help treat weight gain induced by antipsychotic drugs
Lifestyle intervention and the drug metformin are both effective against antipsychotic-induced weight gain, and treatment is most effective when the two therapies are combined, according to a study in the January 9/16 issue of JAMA. view more (2008-01-09)
Medication may provide some benefit for older adults with anxiety disorder
Preliminary research suggests that use of the drug escitalopram provided some improvement in symptoms for older adults with generalized anxiety disorder, although the overall benefits were diminished because of nonadherence to the drug by some patients. view more (2009-01-21)
Combating weight gain caused by antipsychotic treatments
Antipsychotic drugs, such as olanzapine (Zyprexa), risperidone (Risperdal) and quetiapine (Seroquel), are commonly used to treat psychotic disorders like schizophrenia, but also bipolar disorder and even behavioral problems related to dementia. view more (2009-03-26)
Charcoal-a Low-cost Option To Treat Oleander Poisoning (p 1935)
Research from Sri Lanka in this week's issue of THE LANCET highlights how repeated doses of charcoal could reduce deaths from oleander-seed poisoning by up to 70%. The authors of the study suggest that charcoal could also be effective in treating poisoning from drugs used in Western populations with similar effects to oleander-seed poisoning, such... view more... (2003-06-04)
Antipsychotic medications used to treat Alzheimer's patients found lacking
Commonly prescribed antipsychotic medications used to treat Alzheimer's patients with delusions, aggression, hallucinations, and other similar symptoms can benefit some patients, but they appear to be no more effective than a placebo when adverse side effects are considered. view more (2006-10-12)
Study indicates widely-used nutritional supplement does not improve cholesterol levels
A new study suggests that use of the nutritional supplement policosanol does not lower cholesterol levels any more than placebo, apparently contradicting the results of previous studies. view more (2006-05-17)
OHSU Cancer Institute shows findings of immunotherapy vaccine in prostate cancer patients
Data from an ongoing study designed to explore the biologic and clinical activity of cancer immunotherapy sipuleucel-T, or Provenge, in patients with early stage recurrent prostate cancer who have a rising serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) level, but who have not yet developed metastatic disease will be presented by Oregon Health & Science... view more... (2007-06-04)
Combination Anti-Clotting Therapy Increases Risk Of Bleeding For People At High Risk of Recurrent Stroke
The combination of two anti-clotting agents, aspirin and clopidogrel- known to be beneficial for people with cardiovascular disease-should not be recommended treatment for patients who have cerebrovascular disease, conclude authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Hans-Christoph Diener (University of Essen, Germany) and colleagues... view more... (2004-07-21)
Mayo Clinic researchers say agent provides treatment option for women with hot flashes
A pill used for nerve pain offers women relief from hot flashes, Mayo Clinic researchers report at the 45th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). view more (2009-05-15)
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