Cannabis edibles are triggering poisonings among older users
The legalization of cannabis and the popularity of its edible versions is having an unexpected effect: More seniors landing in emergency departments with overdoses.
May 21, 2024
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Physiological Phenomena: News and Research on Drug Interactions
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Allergy medications come with hazards: Be aware
People with seasonal allergies often turn to over-the-counter and prescription medicines to relieve symptoms like coughing, sneezing, runny nose, congestion and itchy eyes, nose or throat.
May 20, 2024
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Half of those with HIV in developed countries are at least age 50, at higher risk of frailty and multiple comorbidities
A new research review to be presented at a pre-congress day for this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024) will focus on the growing prevalence of HIV in older adults, with—using ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Seniors, FDA has 5 medication tips to keep you safe
When settling into your senior years, you need to be especially careful when taking medicines, herbal remedies and supplements, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
Feb 19, 2024
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Bypassing doctors and getting health care from online services? Most older adults aren't buying it
Online-only health care services have become a trendy way for people to receive low-cost medical attention.
Jan 15, 2024
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Drug-drug interactions seen in 21.4% of children with medication exposure
More than 20% of children with two or more medication exposures experience major drug-drug interactions (DDIs) annually, according to a study published online Jan. 4 in Pediatrics.
Jan 5, 2024
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Potential overtreatment during life-limiting illness and end of life in older adults
A new thesis from Karolinska Institutet advocates end-of-life care that prioritizes the highest possible quality of life, avoids unnecessary or preventable risks and respects patient wishes.
Oct 31, 2023
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Food-drug interactions could be impactful for some lung cancer patients, according to new study
New research in the June 2023 issue of Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network has found that when alectinib—a safe and effective small molecule kinase inhibitor used to treat some types of advanced lung cancer—was ...
Jun 12, 2023
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AI-based analysis on drug-drug interactions involving Paxlovid
Professor Sang Yup Lee's research team in KAIST's Department of Biochemical Engineering has developed an advanced AI-based drug interaction prediction technology that analyzed the interaction between Paxlovid ingredients ...
Mar 16, 2023
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New study reveals parents' concerns about their sexual and gender minority teens using prep for HIV prevention
Since its approval in 2012, HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, has shown promise in reducing HIV infection rates by preventing infection in high-risk HIV-negative people. However, research shows that only around three ...
Mar 1, 2023
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