Prescribing restrictions for anti-epileptic drugs expose flaws in the review process of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), a University of Queensland researcher proposes. UQ neurologist […]
Opioids study shows high-risk counties across the country, suggests local solutions
Dozens of counties in the Midwest and South are at the highest risk for opioid deaths in the United States, say University of Michigan researchers. […]
Cold weather increases the risk of fatal opioid overdoses
Cold weather snaps are followed by a marked increase in fatal opioid overdoses, a new study finds. A research team led by Brandon Marshall, an […]
Over-the-counter contraceptive pill could save the health system $96 million a year
For many young women who take the contraceptive pill and don’t experience any side effects, seeing a doctor to renew your prescription each year is […]
Inappropriate prescribing leads to poor outcomes in older adults
(HealthDay)—Potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) is tied to increased health care utilization and poor outcomes among older individuals seen in primary care practices, according to a […]
Researchers pinpoint why lymphoma patients may become resistant to specific therapy
With more targeted therapies being approved each year for cancer, the development of drug resistance to these agents is a growing concern. It has often […]
Hypnosis to tackle painkiller crisis
New research shows that hypnosis can reduce pain by up to 42% and may offer a genuine alternative to painkillers. A project led by psychologist […]
Drug interaction causes hypotension
The commonly used muscle relaxant tizanidine can lower blood pressure. Tizanidine is metabolized by the enzyme CYP1A2, and concurrent use of tizanidine and a CYP1A2 […]
Video: Fighting the opioid epidemic with data
In an effort to stay a step ahead of the opioid epidemic, UConn Health is part of a collaboration with the state Department of Public […]
New advances to improve the genetic diagnosis of Opitz C syndrome
Opitz C syndrome (OCS), an ultra-rare disease that causes serious physical and intellectual disabilities, has an heterogeneous genetic base that makes its medical diagnostic and […]
Breakthrough alpha-ray treatment of cancer without external radiation
For many years, radioactive iodine which emits beta rays has been used for treatment of thyroid cancer. Generally, 5-year survival rates may exceed 90%. However, […]
An unexpected pathway to treating neurodegenerative diseases
Scientific success stories can sometimes occur when therapies being studied for one disease can be used to treat another. In the case of the drug […]
Drug shortages: Limited warnings, followed by rationing and hoarding
Despite ongoing efforts to develop efficient, practical and ethical allocation systems for medication shortages, a national survey found that 81 percent of hospital pharmacy managers […]
To address the opioid crisis we need to do more to support people suffering from opioid use disorder
In 2017 alone, 47,600 Americans died from opioid overdoses. That’s 130 people every day. The rate of opioid prescriptions has dropped steadily since 2012, but […]