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July 11th 2025
States have expanded access to over-the-counter ivermectin, raising concerns among health experts about safety, misinformation, and self-medication risks.
FDA Vows to Uphold Drug Quality Standards in Response to Recent Impurity Concerns
December 7th 2019According to Janet Woodcock, MD and director of FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, the agency is focused on the drugs used by Americans continuing to meet “strict quality standards.”
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Pharmacogenomics: The Future of ADHD Treatment Options
December 6th 2019Studying individuals’ genomes can help influence how different medications work for a patient, avoid harmful adverse drug reactions, and allow scientists to develop personalized medicines for patients with a wide range of diseases and disorders.
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Digital Health Tool Improves Health Outcomes for Patients with COPD
November 27th 2019The tool, which works by attaching a small sensor to the patient’s inhaler, collects data on medication use and sends medication reminders, progress reports, and disease insights to the patient’s smartphone or hub.
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Study: Distribution of HIV Self-Tests Is Worthwhile Tool to Prevent Transmission and Raise Awareness
November 26th 2019A randomized clinical trial published by JAMA Internal Medicine found that the distribution of HIV self-tests is a useful source for increasing awareness of HIV infection, and for preventing future transmission, specifically among men having sex with men.
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