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FDA Approves 'Female Viagra' Flibanserin ( Addyi ) - Medscape
WEBAug 18, 2015 · Flibanserin (Addyi) — also known as "Female Viagra" or "Pink Viagra" — will be marketed by Sprout Pharmaceuticals. It is approved to treat premenopausal women. The nonhormonal therapy — a 5 ...
Top Ten Drugs Tied to Overdose Deaths - Medscape
WEBDec 12, 2018 · US deaths from drug overdose increased 54% from 2011 to 2016, a new report by the CDC shows. Although rankings changed, the top 10 drugs involved remained consistent throughout the study period.
Latest Medical News, Clinical Trials, Guidelines - Medscape
WEB4 days ago · Today on Medscape : Get the latest medical news, clinical trial coverage, drug updates, journal articles, CME activities & more on Medscape. A free resource for physicians.
Rosuvastatin Again Linked With Risks to Kidneys - Medscape
WEBJul 20, 2022 · Users of rosuvastatin had an 8% higher risk for hematuria, a 17% higher risk for proteinuria, and a 15% higher risk for kidney failure with replacement therapy compared with those on atorvastatin ...
Free Continuing Education Credits for Nurses From Medscape.com
WEBDecember 14, 2000. 0. New York (MedscapeWire) Dec 14 — Nurses can now obtain continuing education (CE) credits at no cost through Medscape Nursing, a specialty site of online nursing information ...
New Gout Guidelines: Primary Care Pointers - Medscape
WEBMar 2, 2021 · It's recommended to start with low-dose allopurinol to reduce the likelihood of a hypersensitivity reaction or gout flare. Begin with 100 mg daily for most patients, which in most people will ...
New Oral Weight Loss Drugs: Where Are We and What's Next?
WEBJune 05, 2024. 0. Now that semaglutide (Wegovy), tirzepatide (Zepbound), and other injectables have created an insatiable market for weight loss drugs, biotech and pharmaceutical companies are ...
Laser Treatment to Lower NMSC Risk Gaining Ground - Medscape
WEBDoug Brunk. August 21, 2024. 0. CARLSBAD, California — The idea of using nonablative fractional lasers to reduce the risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer has gained support in recent years, and a key ...
What Is the Latest on Treatment for Hiccups? - Medscape
WEBMay 14, 2015 · A dose of metoclopramide 10 mg three times daily resulted in 11 out of 17 patients (65%) with marked improvement in hiccups compared with 4 out of 17 patients (24%) on placebo. Although ...