Posts Tagged ‘RxWiki’
"Liver Cancer Rx Failed Further Testing"
Everolimus after failure of sorafenib did not improve survival of patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (dailyRx News) Even when new medications show a lot of promise in the early stages…
Read More"Undiagnosed STD May Affect Many Americans"
Chlamydia may often be undiagnosed and affect over one million people in the US (dailyRx News) STDs often come with unpleasant symptoms, but when infections don’t come with visible symptoms,…
Read More"New Guidelines Target Lowering Repeat Stroke Risk"
Stroke survivors may reduce chances of another stroke through exercise and other measures (dailyRx News) At least a quarter of the 795,000 Americans who have a stroke each year will…
Read More"Stopping a Kid's UTI from Returning"
Urinary tract infections in children with vesicoureteral reflux less likely with antibiotic (dailyRx News) A urinary tract infection in a child can become very serious if not treated. Those who…
Read More"First MERS Case Reported in the US"
MERS virus infection in US discovered in Indiana patient who traveled from Middle East (dailyRx News) The MERS virus has been under the close watch of health officials around the…
Read More"Falls More Common in Arthritis Patients"
Arthritis patients at higher risk for falls and injuries during middle age and older adulthood (dailyRx News) Falls are a big concern for many older adults, but should falling be…
Read More"Preventing Dental Caries in Kids"
Dental caries prevention recommendations include fluoride supplementation and varnish (dailyRx News) From the moment your child’s first tooth erupts, bacteria has the ability to cause caries, or tooth decay leading…
Read More"Diabetes Has Increased in US Youth"
Type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes increased significantly in youths between 2001 and 2009 (dailyRx News) Type 1 diabetes usually occurs in childhood. But more children are now getting…
Read More"DHA During Pregnancy Didn't Boost Kids' Brain Power"
DHA prenatal supplements did not appear to improve child brain development (dailyRx News) Pregnant women are often encouraged to take an omega-3 fatty acid supplement called DHA in addition to…
Read More"A Vaccine for Two During Pregnancy"
Whooping cough vaccine given during pregnancy increased infant protection (dailyRx News) Vaccines are designed to protect against disease, but babies cannot get most vaccines until they’re two months old, leaving…
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