Patients Face Problems Organizing Multiple Prescriptions
Many patients getting multiple prescription medications take their drugs inefficiently through the… View full post on All Stories
Your Medicine Cabinet May Be Your Pet’s Worst Enemy
SUNDAY, Feb. 27 (HealthDay News) — Giving medications meant for humans to pets can be dangerous, a veterinarian warns. View full post on All Stories
Edarbi Tablets (Azilsartan Medoxomil) Approved For Hypertension Treatment In USA
Edarbi tablets (azilsartan medoxomil) for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), USA. The FDA says it approved Edarbi after examining data from clinical studies which clearly demonstrated Edarbi’s superior efficacy compared to two already FDA-approved medications – Benicar (olmesartan) and Diovan (valsartan)… [...]
Mulberry ditches planned 2nd U.K. factory due to high tax rates
Vittorio Hernandez – AHN News Somerset, England, United Kingdom (AHN) – Luxury goods retailer Mulberry postponed plans Thursday to open a second factory in Britain because of the high tax rates in the country. Mulberry Chief Executive Godrey Davis pinpointed the impact of rising National Insurance rates on operating costs. However, Davis admitted the company [...]
The Steven-Johnson Syndrome
Debbie Nicholson A Serious Medical Condition Allergic Reaction to Medications Such as Sulfa’s and Children’s Motrin Steven-Johnson Syndrome is technically listed as a rare and serious disorder. More and more cases of lawsuits and attorneys are being… February 25, 2011 View full post on All Stories
Ailing Aid: Afghanistan
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Africa endangered by counterfeit medications
The World Health Organization working group on counterfeit and substandard medical products will be meeting in Geneva at the end of February 2011. The key issue on the agenda is how to ensure the … View full post on All Stories
NIH plans center to spur creation of new drugs
The nation’s premier research agency plans to open a new center this fall to spur creation of medications because of concern that exciting discoveries aren’t being turned into treatments fast enough. View full post on All Stories
Struggling to follow doctor’s orders
Paid caregivers make it possible for seniors to remain living in their homes, but a Northwestern Medicine study found that more than one-third of caregivers had difficulty reading and understanding health-related information and directions. Sixty percent made errors when sorting medications into pillboxes. View full post on All Stories
The Mystery Of Parkinson’s, Amphetamines May Be A Factor
People who reported using Benzedrine or Dexedrine at some point in their lives showed a 60% greater chance of developing the neurological disorder, Parkinson’s Disease, when compared to those who said they had never taken the medications. Stephen K… View full post on All Stories
