Monday, November 9, 2009

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Letter Warns About Tricky Dosing With Liquid Tamiflu for Kids

Meanwhile, CDC says rapid test for swine flu not effective more >>

Study Suggests a Wider Use for Statins

Drugs could help those who only have high levels of inflammation, experts say more >>

Hormone Therapy May Make Lung Cancer More Likely

Expert says finding supports doubts about value of treatment more >>

Topical Cream for Erectile Dysfunction Shows Promise

It could become alternative for men who can't tolerate pills, researchers say more >>

Ulcer Preventative May Raise Pneumonia Risks

Trend seen in hospital patients also leads to higher costs, study finds more >>

Medications That Lower Breast Cancer Risk Carry Other Dangers

Analysis notes tamoxifen, raloxifene can up chances of other cancers, clots more >>

Treating Childhood Leukemia With Fewer Side Effects

Dutch researchers skip radiation treatments, some chemo but add corticosteroid more >>

Health Tip: Take Medications Safely

Here's a basic checklist more >>

Antiviral Drugs Should Be Used Cautiously to Fight Flu, U.S. Says

Most people won't need medicines like Tamiflu or Relenza, according to CDC more >>

Health Tip: Help Prevent Medical Errors

How to do your part more >>

School Days Give Some Kids a Headache

Tension and stress are common causes, experts say more >>

Combo Therapies to Lower Cholesterol Don't Work

Review shows evidence doesn't support using other treatments with statins more >>

Health Buzz: Rare Risk of Cancer After Taking Tamoxifen and Other Health News

9 ways to deal with insomnia, 8 facts you should know about palliative care more >>

Why You Should Think Twice Before Using Alli or Other Weight Loss Aids

Reports of liver injury have been linked to Alli and Xenical, but every pill has its price. more >>

FDA Investigating Weight-Loss Drug Over Reports of Liver Damage

32 cases reported since orlistat came on market in 1999 more >>

Abuse of ADHD Drugs on the Rise

Jump in poison control center calls mirrors increasing prescriptions, study shows more >>

Medication Review May Help With Heart Failure

Hospitalizations decline when doctors, pharmacists collaborate, study finds more >>

Health Advice: Will Neurontin Work as Well as Lyrica for Fibromyalgia?

Expert Bryan Arling's advice on Cymbalta, Savella, and other treatment options for fibromyalgia. more >>

Antibiotics Being Prescribed Less for Respiratory Infections

Decline seen as sign of progress against drug-resistant bacteria more >>

Ibuprofen Rated Best for Pain of Broken Arms

Study finds kids don't do as well when given acetaminophen with codeine more >>

Blood Pressure Drug Might Work Against MS

Research shows inflammation link between two disorders more >>

Device May Offer Alternative to Warfarin for Arrhythmia

Implantation in people at risk for stroke could reduce medication use, study suggests more >>

Suicide Risk With Antidepressants Falls With Age

Study reiterates that young are most vulnerable more >>

Sharing Prescription Meds Common Among U.S. Teens

One in five have 'loaned' or 'borrowed' drugs, study found more >>

In U.S., No Comeback Seen for Hormone Therapy

Experts say risks of long-term use still outweigh possible benefits more >>

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