New drug to treat one of the deadliest cancers is ‘the real deal,’ oncologist says
MURRAY — Dr. Mark Lewis said in the field of gastrointestinal oncology, progress can take years, or decades,…
Dermatologist prescribes metformin for woman’s skin rash
Metformin might work for granuloma annulare, but there isn’t any evidence to suggest benefit (yet). Dear Dr. Roach:…
Type 2 Diabetes: GLP-1 Mounjaro May Lower Heart Attack Risk
“Tirzepatide does not currently have FDA approval for cardiac risk reduction, and thus, coverage and usage are limited…
Peppermint, rose water and hibiscus: Do herbal cooling remedies actually work?
Rolling heat waves. Unusually high humidity. A supersized El Niño on the horizon, which stands to spike temperatures…
Focus turns to medications prescribed to Lindsay Clancy before murders
Lindsay Clancy messaged one of her caregivers less than two months before she killed her three young children…
FDA says recalled blood thinner sold across the US is unlikely to cause serious harm
A recalled generic blood thinner has drawn national attention. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says the…
Residents face healthcare hurdles for medication
Residents who rely on provincial hospitals for chronic medication say they are repeatedly being sent home without their…
Blood Pressure Drug Recalled Nationwide, FDA Announces
When a prescription drug is recalled, often it’s a generic version that’s being pulled from market. But this…
Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an FDA rejection, 340B court battles, and more – STAT
Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an FDA rejection, 340B court battles, and more STATIn surprise decision, FDA rejects radiopharma therapy…
Bombay High Court raps Maharashtra FDA over Cadila drug stop-sale orders, says shoot first, ask questions later will not work in law
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday granted relief to Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd and rebuked the Maharashtra Food and…
HSE to consider covering cost of Friedreich’s Ataxia drug
The HSE Drugs Group will meet later today to give further consideration on whether to cover the drug…
From GLP-1 hormone to weight-loss drug: How semaglutide is made and why quality matters
What does it really take to recreate one of today’s most talked-about medicines? As semaglutide gains traction worldwide,…