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Heart attack patients who stop statin risk death, say McGill researchers
Patients discontinuing statin medication following an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) increase their risk of dying over the next year, say researchers at McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). Their study was published in a recent issue of the European Heart Journal. view more (2008-08-28)
Major study of opiate use in children's hospitals provides simple steps to alleviate harm
Hospitalized kids with painful ailments from broken bones to cancer are often dosed with strong, painkilling drugs known as opiates. view more (2008-10-06)
Vitamin D, NSAIDS provide double whammy against prostate cancer, Stanford study finds
The growth of prostate cancer cells can be halted by combining a form of vitamin D, available only by prescription, with low doses of an over-the-counter painkiller, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have found. view more (2005-09-02)
Acute gastric injury due to high-dose analgesics?
Analgesics, NSAIDs and acetaminophen, are commonly used for the relief of fever, headaches, and other minor aches and pains. The gastrointestinal side effects of NSAIDs are well documented and acetaminophen is accepted to be a safe drug for the gastrointestinal system. Acute effects of short-term, especially high-dose NSAID and acetaminophen use... view more... (2008-12-29)
High anxiety?
Right now, about half of all people who take medicine for an anxiety disorder don't get much help from it. And doctors have no definitive way to predict who will, and who won't, benefit from each anti-anxiety prescription they write. view more (2008-04-21)
Extra medicare charges for the rich a slippery slope, expert says
A growing trend toward higher Medicare premiums for the richest Americans could ultimately creep into the retirement income of less-wealthy seniors, a University of Illinois expert on federal health insurance warns. view more (2009-03-10)
K-State researcher examining why common anti-inflammatory drugs harm intestines
New versions of drugs like buffered aspirin and Vioxx could produce fewer harmful side effects thanks to research being done at Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. view more (2007-06-25)
Over-Prescribing of Anthrax Drugs
In response to the first US bioterrorist-associated anthrax attacks, it appears that many more antimicrobial drugs were prescribed than was warranted based upon confirmed or suspected Bacillus. anthracis exposure, according to results to be published in the April/May issue of Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, to be published online on 19th... view more... (2003-03-14)
Commonly used medications may produce cognitive impairment in older adults
Many drugs commonly prescribed to older adults for a variety of common medical conditions including allergies, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular disease appear to negatively affect the aging brain causing immediate but possibly reversible cognitive impairment, including delirium, in older adults. view more (2009-06-02)
Prescribe exercise for older adults for better health
For many older adults, a visit to the doctor is not complete without the bestowal of at least one prescription. view more (2006-10-09)
2 studies highlight the risks and significant health-care costs of NSAIDs injury
Patients underreported their use of common but potentially dangerous over-the-counter pain medications known as NSAIDs, according to research presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology. view more (2007-10-15)
Commonly used pain medications do not prevent Alzheimer's disease
Over-the-counter pain medication naproxen and prescription pain reliever celecoxib do not prevent Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published April 25, 2007, in the online edition of Neurology®, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. view more (2007-04-26)
Anti-depressant drugs can double risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
New research shows that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a group of drugs commonly used to treat depression, may double the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. view more (2007-10-09)
Moms, have you done drugs? Tell your kids
Moms who have used drugs may be doing their teens a favour by admitting to it, University of Alberta research shows. view more (2009-06-10)
Nutrition expert evaluates new weight-loss medication
A 60 mg low-dose version of the prescription weight-loss medication orlistat (marketed by GlaxoSmithKline as Xenical® 120 mg) was found to be safe, effective and tolerable in overweight individuals. view more (2005-10-18)
Over 6% of admissions to one unit related to pharmaceutical drugs; and over two thirds avoidable
More than 6% of admissions to one medical unit over six months were related to pharmaceutical drugs, reveals a study in Quality and Safety in Health Care. And over two thirds of these cases were potentially avoidable, concludes the research. view more (2003-08-01)
Experts call for balance in addressing under treated pain and drug abuse
A balance must be struck between physicians' responsibility to treat chronic pain and the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) duty to combat drug abuse, according to a series of seven commentaries by national thoughtleaders published today in the February issue of Pain Medicine. view more (2006-03-17)
Biotechnology has failed to live up to its promises
Promises of cheaper and better drugs using biotechnologies have not been met, say researchers in this week's BMJ. view more (2005-10-14)
Nurses safely and effectively prescribe antiretroviral drugs in pilot program
Given sufficient training and support, nurses can safely and effectively prescribe antiretroviral therapy (ART) to patients with HIV, according to a Rwandan study published in this week's PLoS Medicine. view more (2009-10-13)
Millions wasted on blood pressure tablets
Millions of dollars are being spent unnecessarily each year on treatments for high blood pressure says research published this week in BMC Health Services Research. Vast amounts could be saved if doctors prescribed thiazides, the recommended and cheapest drugs, rather than expensive alternatives. Atle Fretheim and his colleagues from the Norwegian... view more... (2003-08-29)
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