Prescriptions of ADHD medication for over-16s up by more than 200% in a decade – The Irish Times
The prescription rate of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication to over-16s in the Republic has increased by…
5 things patients should know about GLP-1 medications
Ashley Gibson lives with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a hormonal and metabolic disorder that can cause weight…
Lilly’s Zepbound (tirzepatide 10 mg and 15 mg) was associated with more weight loss than Wegovy HD (semaglutide injection 7.2 mg) in a new indirect treatment comparison
In this new analysis, Zepbound 15 mg showed 4.5% greater weight loss than Wegovy HD in adults with…
Patented cancer drugs affordability: Kerala HC asks Centre for nationwide data
The Kerala High Court has asked the Centre to collect nationwide data on the affordability of patented life-saving…
An RCT of heparin in STEMI
The use of heparin in acute coronary syndrome was one of the primary gateways into my hatred of…
Lilly’s Foundayo (orforglipron) 17.2 mg showed greater weight loss and A1C reduction than oral semaglutide 25 mg among adults with type 2 diabetes in a new indirect treatment comparison
Foundayo 17.2 mg was associated with 1.5% greater weight loss and 0.3% greater A1C reduction than oral semaglutide…
From missed doses to expired medication: How to use medicines safely
Medicines play an important role in preventing, managing and treating illness. When used correctly, they can help people…
Prescribing safer-supply drugs helps people with addictions — but also pits some doctors against each other
NOTE: This is the second in a two-part series on the call for stricter rules around prescribing safer-supply…
Hospitals in England hit by shortages of common drugs such as paracetamol | Hospitals
Hospitals are being hit by shortages of key drugs used to provide pain relief, prevent blood clots and…
How GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are changing fast-food menus
Fast-food chains are packing their menus with protein and low-calorie options to win over customers on GLP-1 weight-loss…
Ozempic-Like Drugs Linked to 11x Higher Vomiting Risk Under Anesthesia : ScienceAlert
Going under general anesthesia comes with its risks, and taking Ozempic-like drugs could raise a few. One of…
Research makes strong case for broader use of GLP1 drugs to protect hearts
New research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD)…