Experimental Aids Vaccine Shows Promising Results In Monkeys
Dr. Louis Picker and colleagues at the Oregon National Primate Research Center announce the development of a vaccine that primes the immune system to attack the AIDS virus when it first enters the body, when the virus is most vulnerable to attack.
New Hepatitis C Drug Promises Hope with Fewer Side Effects
Far more common than HIV, hepatitis C infects 4,000,000 people in the United States alone. Worldwide, over 170,000,000 people are infected with HCV, and over a million people die of the disease every year.
Systemic vs. Topical Antifungal Drugs
The incidence of fungal infections has been increasing in the human population over the last 15 years, majorly due to increased numbers of cancers and immune-compromised patients, who are at great risk owing to deteriorated immune systems.
Are Brand Name Drugs Better Than Their Generic Equivalents?
There are so many medications out there from the antibiotic to the medication that helps save lives. When the doctors prescribe something it may be a brand name medication or a generic name medication.
Muscle Relaxants' Abuse
Substance abuse and dependence are steadily increasing problems in the United States. This is extremely serious, because many of these substances of abuse are prescription medications.
Are You Risking Heart Disease with Diabetes Drug Avandia®?
Avandia® (rosiglitazone) is a drug used to control diabetes, a very serious hormonal disorder.
Critics Question FDA's Decision on Zohydro Approval
Critics are raising issues about the safety of recently approved Zohydro ER (hydrococode bitartrate), a narcotic painkiller used for long-term management of moderate to severe pain that does not improve with other treatment options.
Choose The Right Supplemental Insurance Policy To Fill The Medicare Donut Hole
A new enrollment period for Medicare supplement policies began October 15, 2013 and will close December 7, 2013. Here's what Medicare recipients need to know about closing the gap between medication costs and medication coverage.
FDA Issues Warning Of Potentially Fatal Skin Reaction To Tylenol
One of the world's most popular pain relievers poses yet another potentially fatal side effect. Here is what you need to know about the latest warnings regarding acetaminophen (paracetamol), most commonly marketed in the USA as Tylenol.
A Simple Course Of Antibiotics Could Cure Chronic Back Pain In 40% Of Patients
A vast majority of people suffer from chronic back pain. A recent study suggests that a simple dose of antibiotics might be helpful in curing the pain. Read on to find out more about the study.