by University of Nottingham Shift analysis of the modified Rankin Scale score in participants at day 90. mRS= modified Rankin Scale. Credit: The Lancet Neurology (2023). DOI: 10.1016/S1474-4422(23)00157-6 The results of a clinical trial have shown that a drug commonly used for patients with bleeding disorders has the potential to be used to lessen the side effects of...
by Ann Schreiber Navigating the changes and discomforts of menopause can be a frustrating experience for many women. Daily life can be significantly affected by symptoms ranging from hot flashes and mood swings to sleep disturbances and vaginal dryness. Treating those symptoms may require a mix of approaches, including medication, lifestyle adjustments and self-care strategies....
by Ann Schreiber Hepatitis C is a serious viral infection that can scar your liver, cause your liver to fail and raise your risk for liver cancer, but there are a multitude of medications that can treat it. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, an estimated 2.4 million Americans live with hepatitis...
by American Chemical Society Appearing green on a vial lid (left), this structural color material becomes colorless (right) when warmed. Credit: Adapted from ACS Nano 2023, DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c00467 Some foods and medicines, such as many COVID-19 vaccines, must be kept cold. As a step toward a robust, stable technique that could indicate when these products exceed safe limits, researchers in ACS...
Written by Christina Aungst, PharmD | Reviewed by Amy B. Gragnolati, PharmD, BCPS Updated on November 1, 2022 Key takeaways: Manufacturers set medication expiration dates. But they don’t always mean that the medication stops working after that date. Some medications, though, can be harmful if taken after their expiration date. Storing your medications according to...
Written by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD | Reviewed by Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACP Published on July 14, 2022 Key takeaways: Some medications work better when taken on an empty stomach. Common examples include thyroid medications, bisphosphonates, and sucralfate (Carafate). The general rule of thumb is to take your medication either 1 hour before or 2 hours...
Written by Christina Aungst, PharmD | Reviewed by Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS Updated on January 31, 2023 Key takeaways: Some commonly prescribed medications can cause weight gain. Both prescription and over-the-counter medications have been linked to this side effect. Certain diabetes medications, antidepressants, and antipsychotics are medications that can cause weight gain. Antihistamines, some hormonal...
Christos Evangelou, MSc, PhD May 03, 2023 SAN DIEGO – For patients with obesity, surgery, lifestyle changes, and pharmacologic interventions are all treatment options, but antiobesity medications provide a better risk-to-benefit ratio, according to a presenter at the annual meeting of the American College of Physicians. Lifestyle changes result in the least weight loss and may be safest,...
By EMILY JOSHU HEALTH REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM UPDATED: 17:04 EDT, 11 May 2023 You are not alone in thinking this allergy season has been worse than before. New data suggests that allergy seasons are getting longer and pollen levels are steadily rising. Pollen rates are continuing to skyrocket, rising by 21 percent across the nation from 1990 to 2018, per...
Shingles nerve pain, also known as postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), is the most common complication associated with shingles. Doctors can prescribe several different medications to help a person manage the pain. Monty Rakusen/Getty Images Shingles occurs due to the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. It typically affects sensory nerves and the...
