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Researchers identify promising treatments for chronic fatigue

(Medical Xpress)—Two treatments most likely to lead to recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have been identified by UK researchers.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 31, 2013 | popularity 1.3 / 5 (12) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Pediatricians endorse new acne treatment guidelines

(HealthDay)—Pimples have long been the bane of teenage existence, but pediatricians say there is now enough evidence on effective treatments to put out the first guidelines on battling acne in children.

Pediatrics created May 06, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Americans turn to generic medications in 2010: report

(Medical Xpress) -- In a new report released by the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics, the results show that over 78% of the almost four billion prescriptions written in the U.S. in 2010 were for generic drugs. The ...

Medications created Apr 22, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

Study finds statin costs 400 percent higher in US compared to UK

In the United States, the cost paid for statins (drugs to lower cholesterol) in people under the age of 65 who have private insurance is approximately 400 percent higher than comparable costs paid by the government in the ...

Medications created Jan 05, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 12

New computer algorithm discovers drug side effects, interactions

A week ago, you started a new prescription medication for acne. Today, you feel dizzy and short of breath and have difficulty concentrating. Your symptoms are not listed in the package insert as possible side effects of the ...

Medical research created Mar 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Doctors overlook chemical illnesses, study finds

Chemical intolerance contributes to the illnesses of 1 in 5 patients but the condition seldom figures in their diagnosis, according to clinical research directed by a UT Medicine San Antonio physician.

Health created Jul 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Study finds doctor and pharmacy shopping are linked to prescription drug overdose deaths

(Medical Xpress)—A published study conducted by researchers at West Virginia University has found that doctor and pharmacy shoppers are at a greater risk for drug-related death.

Medications created Sep 07, 2012 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Grapefruit-medication interactions increasing

The number of prescription drugs that can have serious adverse effects from interactions with grapefruit are markedly increasing, yet many physicians may be unaware of these effects, states an article published in CMAJ (Canad ...

Medications created Nov 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

Many Americans skipping meds to save money, CDC says

(HealthDay)—Cash-strapped Americans often skip doses of pricey prescription drugs or take less than was prescribed by their doctor, new research shows.

Health created Apr 09, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Thousands of patients prescribed high-risk drugs

Thousands of patients in Scotland who are particularly vulnerable to adverse drug events (ADEs) were prescribed high-risk medications by their GPs which could potentially cause them harm, according to research published in ...

Medications created Jun 22, 2011 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Medical debt occurs despite insurance, study shows

Health insurance is not protecting Arizonans from having problems paying medical bills, and having bill problems is keeping families from getting needed medical care and prescription medicines, a new study has found.

Health created Jun 17, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study to examine direct-to-consumer drug ads on TV

Do pharmaceutical ads educate patients and improve health -- or merely spur drug sales?

Health created Sep 14, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

You're not so anonymous: Medical data sold to analytics firms might be used to track identities

When you visit a pharmacy to pick up antidepressants, cholesterol medication, or birth control pills, you might expect a certain measure of privacy. In reality, prescription information is routinely sold to ...

Other created Oct 19, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

No painkillers please, we're British

In Britain, the popular U.S. painkiller OxyContin is considered similar to morphine and used sparingly. Vicodin isn't even licensed. And at most shops, remedies like ibuprofen are sold only in 16-pill packs.

Medications created Nov 10, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

One in ten Canadians cannot afford prescription drugs: study

One in ten Canadians cannot afford to take their prescription drugs as directed, according to an analysis by researchers from the University of British Columbia and the University of Toronto.

Health created Jan 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0