Tag: drug

Alzheimer’s ‘breakthrough’ stalls: why a much-hyped drug is facing approval delays | Dementia

It was heralded in news articles as a “breakthrough”, a “turning point” and a “gamechanger” for Alzheimer’s disease. Some experts went so far as to call the drug, donanemab, the “beginning of the end” for the debilitating condition. Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly in May 2023 released data from a clinical trial they said showed donanemab… Continue reading Alzheimer’s ‘breakthrough’ stalls: why a much-hyped drug is facing approval delays | Dementia

Taking morning-after pill with another drug is much more effective, study finds | Contraception and family planning

Women who take a painkilling tablet alongside the world’s most widely used morning-after pill have a far smaller risk of becoming pregnant than those who rely on emergency contraception alone. Sexual health experts have hailed the finding, reported on Thursday in the Lancet, as a significant and “very exciting” potential breakthrough that could make it… Continue reading Taking morning-after pill with another drug is much more effective, study finds | Contraception and family planning

How a critical cancer drug became hard to find in the U.S.

Michael Thompson, 60, of Iowa, was diagnosed with stage 3 throat cancer in May. Two months later, in July, he learned he would not be able to get cisplatin because of the ongoing shortage and would instead be given carboplatin. While the drugs are similar — both are platinum-based — carboplatin is less effective in… Continue reading How a critical cancer drug became hard to find in the U.S.

Ron DeSantis says he’s open to drone strikes on Mexican drug cartels

CORALVILLE, IOWA — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Thursday that he would be open to using drone strikes against Mexican drug cartels if elected president.  “We will absolutely reserve the right if they’re invading our country and killing our people,” DeSantis said when asked by a voter if he would be willing to use… Continue reading Ron DeSantis says he’s open to drone strikes on Mexican drug cartels

Drug shortages causing hospitals to skip, delay or ration care, survey finds

Many U.S. hospitals are struggling to find chemotherapy drugs, antibiotics and other lifesaving treatments amid an escalating nationwide drug shortage crisis, as experts increasingly call for federal government action. About 1 in 3 hospitals say they’ve either skipped, delayed or prescribed less medication to patients than was needed because of the supply gaps, according to a… Continue reading Drug shortages causing hospitals to skip, delay or ration care, survey finds

Weight-loss drug Wegovy cuts risk of stroke, heart attacks, company said

The popular obesity drug Wegovy cuts the risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, by 20%, drugmaker Novo Nordisk said Tuesday. The findings are the first to demonstrate that a weight-loss drug has medical benefits beyond weight reduction. Novo Nordisk hasn’t yet released the full trial results, but the study may be… Continue reading Weight-loss drug Wegovy cuts risk of stroke, heart attacks, company said

Robert Chambers, NYC’s ‘Preppy Killer,’ is released after 15 years in prison on drug charges

NEW YORK — Robert Chambers, better known to some as the “Preppy Killer,” was released after spending 15 years in prison for drug and assault charges, according to state records. Chambers spent a similar amount of time in prison after pleading guilty to strangling Jennifer Levin in New York City’s Central Park during the summer of 1986.… Continue reading Robert Chambers, NYC’s ‘Preppy Killer,’ is released after 15 years in prison on drug charges

Prescription of diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss ‘contributing to UK shortage’ | Diabetes

Patients, charities and health officials have called for prescribers to stop issuing a diabetes drug for weight loss amid a national shortage for those most in need. Ozempic, which contains the active ingredient semaglutide, is licensed for managing blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. However it has quickly become famous as a… Continue reading Prescription of diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss ‘contributing to UK shortage’ | Diabetes