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Common Drug for Depression Reduces Stress-related Heart Condition

Researchers at Duke Medicine have found that a drug commonly used to treat depression and anxiety may improve a stress-related heart condition in people with stable coronary heart disease.

New, Effective Sleeping Pill from Merck to Hit US Markets

An experimental sleeping pill from US drug company Merck is effective at helping people fall asleep and stay asleep, say reviewers at the US Food and

EU Agency Says Acne Pill Benefits Outweigh Blood Clot Risk

The benefits of acne drug Diane-35, also widely used as a contraceptive, outweigh the risk of developing blood clots in the veins, said Europe's medicines watchdog.

Reduce Ambien's Dose to Avoid Drowsy Driving

U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now given the nod for new, lower-dose labeling for the popular sleep drug Ambien (zolpidem) with a view to reducing daytime drowsiness.

Statins Cut Exercise Benefits

Simvastatin a type of statin was found to hinder the positive effects of exercise for obese and overweight adults. Statins, the most widely

New Drug Enhances Radiation Treatment for Brain Cancer

A novel drug may significantly help increase the effectiveness of radiation therapy for the most deadly form of brain cancer, say scientists at Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center.

Experts Issue Warning Against Online Sexual Enhancement Pills

Health experts have warned people against purchasing sexual enhancement pills from stores or from the internet as they often are a dangerous combination of old and new drugs.

Powerful Painkiller Discovered in Canadian Black Market

A Can (Dollor) 3 million (US (Dollor) 3 million) drug stash was found by Montreal police that included their first ever black market discovery of a synthetic drug that is "40 times stronger than heroin.

US Authorities Fines Indian Generic Drug Giant Ranbaxy (Dollor) 500 Mn

A (Dollor) 500 million dollar fine was announced by US authorities against Indian generic pharmaceutical manufacturer Ranbaxy after it pleaded guilty to selling adulterated drugs in the United States.

Affordable Vaccine for Rotavirus Diarrhoea Developed

An affordable vaccine that has shown strong efficacy in preventing rotavirus diarrhoea has been developed by Indian scientists. Rotavirus diarrhoea is

GSK's Drug for COPD Gets FDA Nod

GlaxoSmithKline announced that their drug, Breo Ellipta, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for use in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Cancer Drug Prevents Toxic Brain Protein Build-up

Small doses of leukemia drug was known to halt the accumulation of toxic proteins linked to Parkinson's disease in the brains of mice. The findings study,

Study Reveals How to Use Aspirin to Treat and Prevent Heart Disease

A review for clinicians on the optimal utilization of aspirin to treat and prevent heart attacks has been published by a Florida Atlantic University researcher.

Study Says Pharmacist-Directed Anticoagulation Service can Impact Patient Satisfaction

An inpatient pharmacist-directed anticoagulation service (PDAS) might be an unexpected opportunity to improve patient satisfaction, according to a Henry Ford study.

Young ADHD Patients can be Benefit from Methylphenidate Drug

A new study published in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry reveals that people suffering from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could benefit

Drugs With Anticholinergic Effects can Lead to Cognitive Problems in Older Adults

Regular use of drugs with strong anticholinergic effects in older adults for up to two months can lead to cognitive impairment with a similar effect seen

Back Pain can be Cured by Antibiotics

A new study conducted by Danish researchers revealed that two in five cases of chronic back pain could be simply treated by prescribing the sufferers with antibiotics.

Merck's Combination Cholesterol Drug Liptruzet Gets FDA Nod

New combination cholesterol drug, Liptruzet by Merck, has received approval by FDA. This drug helps in lowering a patient's low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels.

FDA Advises Physicians Against Opting for Valproate in Pregnant Women

The US Food and Drug Administration has advised physicians not to prescribe valproate or valproic acid drugs to women who suffer from severe migraines and who are pregnant or may become pregnant.

Link Between Antidepressants and Clostridium Difficile Infection Risk Identified

Certain antidepressants are linked to an increase in Clostridium difficile infection risk, shows study published in BMC Medicine. Awareness of this link

Drugs Used to Treat Asthma can also be Effective in Treating Vascular Symptoms Caused by Dengue

A popular class of drugs that is used in treating asthma and which works by targeting mast cells in the immune system can also be used in treating vascular

Report Highlights Unethical Advertising at Launch of Antidepressants

Antidepressant drugs that were introduced in the 1990s had milder side-effects than their predecessors. Combined with aggressive marketing, this meant

Scientists Discover Potential Novel Treatment for Influenza

A new experimental drug has shown promise in treating influenza, preventing death from the virus, show preclinical studies. University of Maryland

Teen Girls Less Successful at Quitting Meth Drug During Treatment Than Boys: Study

A UCLA-led study of adolescents receiving treatment for methamphetamine dependence has found that girls are less successful in giving up the drug and

Educating and Advising Prescribers can Prevent Overuse of Antibiotics in Hospitals

A new study by Cochrane researchers suggests that prescribers of antibiotics in hospitals should be educated, advised or restricted from overuse or inappropriate use of the drugs on patients.

Antidepressants Up Surgical Risks

Taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - a popular class of antidepressants around the time of surgery is associated with increased risk

ESC Produced Practical Guide on New Oral Anticoagulant Drugs

The European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has produced a practical guide on the use of the new oral anticoagulants (NOACs).

Many MS Patients in Britain Missing Out on Recommended Treatment

A new survey carried out by MS Society in Britain has found that just two in five patients who are eligible for multiple sclerosis drugs are taking them.

New Direct-Acting Antiviral Agents Show Promise in Hepatitis C Treatment

A number of clinical trials reveal that new direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) are showing promise in treatment of hepatitis C according to data presented at the International Liver Congress 2013.

Cancer Drug Costs are too High, Say Doctors

With the high cost of cancer drugs which reach (Dollor) 100,000 per year or more, more than 100 doctors from around the world have signed a letter in protest

Cheap Drugs Campaign Launched

A country-wide campaign to make quality generic drugs available at affordable prices has been launched by the government. The 'Jan Aushadhi

Handheld Scanner for Fake Malaria Drugs to be Tested in US

A handheld device that can scan drugs and report within seconds whether they are real or fake will be tested by US regulators in a bid to help the fight against malaria.

First Vaccine to Help Control Autism Symptoms Developed

Scientists for the first time have developed a vaccine for gut bacteria common in autistic children that may help control some autism symptoms. Brittany

Cancer Drug Helps Reduce Fat

Sunitinib - a cancer drug provides the key to a new way for people to lose weight, say researchers. When researchers Jian-Wei Gu, Kristina L. Makey,

Battling With Bugs to Prevent Antibiotic Resistance Gets Tougher

Bacteria can evolve resistance more quickly when stronger antibiotics are used, reveal findings from new scientific research published today in the journal iPLoS Biology/i.

Taking Painkillers Before Marathons Could Lead to Serious Side Effects

Taking painkillers before participating in marathons in order to avoid the pain from interfering with their performance could lead to potentially side effects, a new study reveals.

New Technology Shows Promise for Reinventing Drug Discovery

Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) researchers have found a compound more effective in protecting the neurons killed in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Around Three in 10 Women Do Not Pick Their Prescriptions for Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis International reports on a new study conducted by Kaiser Permanente researchers, which reveals that three in 10 men do not pick up their

Commonly Used Drug Limits Radiation Damage

Administration of an ACE inhibitor can limit the damage caused to heart and lungs by radiotherapy treatment of tumours in the chest region, say researchers.

Development of New Antibiotics is Slow Despite Increasing Dangers of Superbugs

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved just one new systemic antibiotic drug since the launch of the 10 x '20 Initiative by the Infectious Diseases

US Health Regulators Will Approve Generic Versions of OxyContin Only If It Comes With Anti-Abuse Properties

American health regulators revealed that they will not be approving any generic forms of OxyContin unless they come with abuse-curbing properties of a reformulated version of the painkiller drug.

UPDATE 1-Vivus Receives Permission from FDA to Sell Diet Pill Through Retail Pharmacies

U.S. health regulators' have approved the sale of Vivus Inc's diet pill, Qsymia, through retail pharmacies. This is a significant development for the

First Biosimilar Launched by Cipla for Rheumatic Disorders

Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company Cipla revealed that it has launched etanercept biosimilar drug in India to treat rheumatic disorders. Cipla revealed

New Study Finds No Evidence That Digoxin Increases Mortality in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

Despite recent studies stating the contrary, a new study published in the European Heart Journal reveals that there is no evidence of increased mortality

Low Testosterone in 84 Percent of Lung Cancer Patients Taking Crizotinib, Study Confirms

A recent study by the University of Colorado Cancer Center reported the common side effect of low testosterone in men treated with the recently approved lung cancer agent, crizotinib.

Tylenol Can Treat 'Existential' Suffering

An over-the-counter pain medication acetaminophen, may help to reduce existential pain such as the worry that comes with thinking about death, or any

Majority of Drug Recalls in US Over Last Ten Years Involved Dietary Supplements

Over half of major drug recalls in the United States over the past decade involved dietary supplements that contained unapproved ingredients, a new study

GSK's Breo Gets Positive Review from FDA Panel

The safety of a new drug developed by GlaxoSmithKline and Theravance is 'generally consistent' with that of other combination drugs used in treating chronic

U-M Study Suggests Drugs for Bipolar Disorder May 'Normalize' Brain Gene Function

While millions of people with bipolar disorder take medicines that help keep them from swinging into manic or depressed moods, the way in which these drugs produce their effects is still a mystery.

Pre-Surgical Use of Dexmedetomidine Reduced Remifentanil-Induced Hyperalgesia

New research has indicated that co-treatment with dexmedetomidine alleviated symptoms in surgical patients who demonstrated heightened pain sensitivity,