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- Symtuza Symtuza (darunavir, cobicistat, emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide) is a once daily, single-tablet regimen for the treatment of human...
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Risk of CRC, Non-CRC Death Up With Positive Fecal Hb Test
Individuals with a positive fecal hemoglobin (f-Hb) test result have an increased risk of dying from colorectal cancer (CRC) and non-CRC causes, according to a study published online July 16 in Gut.
Gillian Libby, from Ninewells Hospital and Medical School in Dundee, U.K., and colleagues examined the correlation between f-Hb, as indicated by a positive...
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Could an Early Supper Lower Breast, Prostate Cancer Risk?
Having a late dinner and heading straight to bed may boost your risk of breast or prostate cancer, a new study suggests.
Spanish researchers analyzed data from 621 prostate cancer patients and 1,205 breast cancer patients, as well as 872 men and 1,321 women without these cancers.
People who ate their evening meal before 9 p.m. or waited at least two...
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The Latest on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Illnesses that lack exact testing methods can be difficult to diagnose, treat and live with, both physically and emotionally. Chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS, is one such disease. Until recently, it was very poorly understood or even acknowledged.
But after 9,000 studies, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and the U.S. National Institutes of Health have...
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FDA Approves Symtuza (D/C/F/TAF), the First and Only Complete Darunavir-Based Single-Tablet Regimen for the Treatment of HIV-1 Infection
TITUSVILLE, N.J, JULY 17, 2018 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Symtuza (darunavir, cobicistat, emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide - D/C/F/TAF), the first and only complete, darunavir-based single-tablet regimen (STR) for the treatment of human...
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FDA: Some Rx Drugs May Become Available Without Seeing a Doctor
A new draft guideline from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggests Americans could get widely used prescription medicines for cholesterol, high blood pressure, asthma, and migraine headaches without having to see a doctor.
The FDA says patients could use a mobile-phone app to help determine if they're able to obtain a medication without a prescription.
"Our...
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Does Dirty Air Cancel Out the Benefits of Exercise?
Everyone knows that exercise is good for your heart, but what if your only option is to run or walk through smoggy city streets? Does it still pay off in the long run?
Yes, contends a nearly 20-year study.
"Air pollution isn't an excuse to skip exercise. Even in areas with pollution, exercise still helps," said Dr. Peter Mercurio. He's a cardiologist...
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Pain, Sleeplessness Often Precede MS: Study
Pain, sleep problems and mental health disorders are common in the five years before someone is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a new study reveals.
Knowing about these symptoms could help doctors diagnose and start treating MS earlier, possibly slowing the damage it causes to the brain and spinal cord, says a Canadian team of researchers.
"The...
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It's Called Kombucha. But Is It Good for You?
Fizzy, fermented kombucha tea is the hot new health drink.
But experts say it's not clear whether the bacteria-laden beverage lives up to all of its health claims.
Proponents say kombucha's powerful probiotics can help improve digestion, promote your immune response and reduce inflammation in your body by introducing healthy bacteria into your gut.
"Kombucha...
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Resetting E-Prescriptions for Opioids Helps Curb Use: Study
Lowering the default number of opioid painkillers in electronic prescription systems reduced overall use of the drugs, a new study finds.
In electronic medical-record systems, prescriptions have a default number of pills. It's been suggested that reducing this number may help curb the use of addictive opioids, such as OxyContin.
In this study, researchers...
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Top of Teachers' To-Do List: Focus on the Positives
Students gain when teachers focus on positive behavior.
So say British researchers who examined the impact of a program designed to train teachers to build strong social relationships with their students. They're encouraged to ignore minor bad behavior, and acknowledge good behavior.
The program resulted in improved student behavior, concentration...
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Medication Safety: Advice for New Parents
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are special for parents. But they can also be stressful times for new moms and dads caring for a newborn or infant. Your health care provider can be a great resource. A good time to check in is during preventive “well-child” health visits with your child’s pediatrician, says Donna L. […]
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Saturday, April 28, 2018 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
When was the last time you cleaned out unused and expired drugs from your medicine cabinet? It’s time to dispose of these unneeded — and possibly dangerous — medications that lurk around your house. On Saturday, April 28, 2018, from 10AM to 2PM local time, communities will join law enforcement for the 15th National Prescription […]
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New Drugs.com Compare Tool
We are proud to announce the first release of the Drugs.com Medication Compare Tool (beta). Our team of developers have been very busy working on this tool and there are plenty of upgrades planned in the near future. See how your medications stack up against each other. View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, reviews, […]
