Archive for the ‘Drugs’ Category

Verdeso (Desonide Foam) - updated on RxList

Verdeso (Desonide Foam) drug description - FDA approved labeling for prescription drugs and medications at RxList

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Kerledex (betaxolol hydrochloride and chlorthalidone) - updated on RxList

Kerledex (betaxolol hydrochloride and chlorthalidone) drug description - FDA approved labeling for prescription drugs and medications at RxList

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Kids Need Flu Shot Even if They Had One Last Year

According to the latest recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), most children should get another dose of the flu vaccine before flu season begins, even if they got one last year.

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MRI Shows Differences in Autistic Brain

Potentially proving useful in the diagnosis and treatment of autism, Stanford University researchers say they have identified key differences in the brain gray matter of children with and without the developmental disorder.

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New Swine Flu in 2 U.S. Kids

Two U.S. kids are the first human cases of a new swine flu bug.

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CDC: Vaccination Rates for Toddlers Rising

National vaccination rates for toddlers increased slightly or held steady at high levels last year, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Study: Kids Are Getting Too Many Antibiotics

According to a study, too many kids are still getting antibiotic prescriptions for colds, viral sore throats, and other illnesses that don't require or respond to antibiotics.

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FDA: Osteoporosis Drug Reclast Raises Kidney Failure Risk

The osteoporosis drug Reclast (zoledronic acid) raises the risk of kidney failure, warns the FDA.

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Firazyr (Icatibant) - updated on RxList

Firazyr (Icatibant) drug description - FDA approved labeling for prescription drugs and medications at RxList

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Anger, Stress May Provoke Heart Attacks

According to a new study, heart attack survivors who anger easily or who are often stressed-out may be setting themselves up for another, potentially fatal heart attack.

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