Ketamine Poisonings In The United States Rise By 81%
Ketamine poisonings in the United States increased 81% between 2019 and 2021, according to a new analysis of calls to poison control centers. Although the overall... Read more.
Concerns Over Rising Rate Antipsychotic Prescription For Children and Adolescents
There has been a substantial increase over the last 20 years in antipsychotic prescribing among children and adolescents in England — especially among those with... Read more.
Why Is Dexamethasone Given Prior To Chemo?
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to destroy cancer cells. This type of cancer treatment works by keeping cancer cells from growing, dividing, and making more cells.... Read more.
How Long Do Side Effects Of Dexamethasone Last?
According to drugs.com side effects are usually regarded as undesirable secondary effects which occur in addition to the desired therapeutic effect of a drug... Read more.
Obese Teens Get Reprieve As FDA Approves Wegovy For Teens
Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates have tripled in the U.S., and today, the country has some of the highest obesity rates in the world. Adolescent... Read more.
Antiepileptics Increase The Risk Of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) – New Study
According to a new study, taking antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) increases your risk of Parkinson’s disease. Drawing on data from the UK Biobank, investigators... Read more.
10 Berberine Side Effects You Should Know
For many people, a healthy lifestyle means more than eating a good diet and getting enough exercise — vitamins, supplements, and complementary nutritional products... Read more.
How To Get Antibiotics For UTI Without Seeing A Doctor
What are antibiotics? Antibiotics are powerful medications that treat certain infections and can save lives when used properly. They either stop bacteria from reproducing... Read more.
3rd Largest Pharmaceutical Company In The U.S. Recalls Blood Pressure Medication
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. is voluntarily recalling four (4) lots of Quinapril Tablets to the patient (consumer/user) level due to the presence of a nitrosamine... Read more.
Pain Meds Shortage Force Two Biggest Pharmacy Retailers To Ration
The two largest pharmacy retailers are restricting orders for some pediatric pain medications as healthcare battles a strong season of flu, respiratory syncytial... Read more.