Alzheimer's disease: Viagra is seen as a potential treatment, but the research shows contradictory findings

by Ian Maidment and Hayley Gorton,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent study reportedthat sildenafil, sold under the brand name Viagra, and other medicines from the same

Neurology March 22,2024

Alzheimer's disease: Viagra is seen as a potential treatment, but the research shows contradictory findings

by Ian Maidment and Hayley Gorton,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent study reportedthat sildenafil, sold under the brand name Viagra, and other medicines from the same

Neurology March 22,2024

FDA approves new treatment for advanced melanoma

by Robin FosterThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a novel treatment for advanced melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.Amtagvi, made by Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc., becomes th

Oncology March 22,2024

FDA approves new treatment for advanced melanoma

by Robin FosterThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a novel treatment for advanced melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.Amtagvi, made by Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc., becomes th

Oncology March 22,2024

Cefepime-taniborbactam superior to meropenem for complicated UTI

by Elana GotkineFor adults with complicated urinary tract infection (UTI), including acute pyelonephritis, cefepime-taniborbactam is superior to meropenem, according to a study published in the Feb. 1

Nephrology & Urology March 22,2024

Cefepime-taniborbactam superior to meropenem for complicated UTI

by Elana GotkineFor adults with complicated urinary tract infection (UTI), including acute pyelonephritis, cefepime-taniborbactam is superior to meropenem, according to a study published in the Feb. 1

Nephrology & Urology March 22,2024

ADHD drug Zenzedi recalled over pill mixup

by Robin FosterThe maker of a drug used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy has recalled one lot of the medication after a pill mixup was discovered.The recallnotice, issued by Azurity Pharmaceuticals

Breakthroughs March 22,2024

ADHD drug Zenzedi recalled over pill mixup

by Robin FosterThe maker of a drug used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy has recalled one lot of the medication after a pill mixup was discovered.The recallnotice, issued by Azurity Pharmaceuticals

Breakthroughs March 22,2024

ADHD drug shortages are affecting patients in the UK—here's why they're happening

by Liz Breen and Jonathan Silcock,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMillions of people in the UK who take drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are facing diff

Breakthroughs March 22,2024

ADHD drug shortages are affecting patients in the UK—here's why they're happening

by Liz Breen and Jonathan Silcock,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMillions of people in the UK who take drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are facing diff

Breakthroughs March 22,2024

Treatment with N-acetyl-L-leucine beneficial for Niemann-Pick disease

by Elana GotkineTreatment with N-acetyl-L-leucine (NALL) for 12 weeks yields better neurological status than placebo among patients with genetically confirmed Niemann-Pick disease type C, according to

Neurology March 22,2024

Treatment with N-acetyl-L-leucine beneficial for Niemann-Pick disease

by Elana GotkineTreatment with N-acetyl-L-leucine (NALL) for 12 weeks yields better neurological status than placebo among patients with genetically confirmed Niemann-Pick disease type C, according to

Neurology March 22,2024

Can Ozempic treat depression? Early signs point to yes

by Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg OpinionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdd depression to the growing list of chronic diseases that obesity medicines might alleviate. Signs of improved mental health are sh

Psychiatry & Mental Health March 22,2024

Can Ozempic treat depression? Early signs point to yes

by Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg OpinionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdd depression to the growing list of chronic diseases that obesity medicines might alleviate. Signs of improved mental health are sh

Psychiatry & Mental Health March 22,2024

12.8 percent of unique prescribers prescribed topical antifungals in 2021

by Elana GotkineIn 2021, 12.8 percent of unique prescribers in Medicare Part D prescribed topical antifungals, with about 6.5 million topical antifungal prescriptions filled, at a total cost of $231 m

Oncology March 22,2024

12.8 percent of unique prescribers prescribed topical antifungals in 2021

by Elana GotkineIn 2021, 12.8 percent of unique prescribers in Medicare Part D prescribed topical antifungals, with about 6.5 million topical antifungal prescriptions filled, at a total cost of $231 m

Oncology March 22,2024

FDA warns of dangerous counterfeit eyedrops

by Dennis ThompsonCertain copycat eyedrops may be contaminated and could give users an antibiotic-resistant eye infection, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday.The packaging for Sout

Ophthalmology March 22,2024

FDA warns of dangerous counterfeit eyedrops

by Dennis ThompsonCertain copycat eyedrops may be contaminated and could give users an antibiotic-resistant eye infection, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday.The packaging for Sout

Ophthalmology March 22,2024

ADHD medication—can you take it long term? What are the risks and do benefits continue?

by Alison Poulton,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that can affect all stages of life. Medication is not the only

Breakthroughs March 22,2024

ADHD medication—can you take it long term? What are the risks and do benefits continue?

by Alison Poulton,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that can affect all stages of life. Medication is not the only

Breakthroughs March 22,2024