Drugs
Childhood Antibiotic Exposure and Dental Health
Childhood Antibiotic Exposure and Dental Health

Evaluation of the impact of childhood antibiotic exposure on dental caries, enamel developmental defects, and dental stains.

June 2024

Deaths from Fentanyl Stimulant Overdoses

There has been a sharp increase in deaths from polysubstance overdoses related to illicitly manufactured fentanyls, highlighting the urgent need for intervention and prevention strategies.

June 2024

Methotrexate’s Potential in Hand Osteoarthritis
Methotrexate’s Potential in Hand Osteoarthritis Treatment

Study suggests methotrexate, a common drug, may alleviate symptoms of hand osteoarthritis.

May 2024

CDC Recommendation for Post-Sexual Exposure Prophy
CDC Recommendation for Post-Sexual Exposure Prophylaxis

Proposal for CDC recommendation of antibiotic use after sexual intercourse to prevent sexually transmitted infections.

May 2024

Long-Term Prescription Drug Use Patterns in the US
Long-Term Prescription Drug Use Patterns in the US

Lifetime prescription drug usage trends analyzed to understand medication consumption patterns in the United States.

May 2024

Comparing Esketamine Nasal Spray to Quetiapine

Final results favor esketamine nasal spray over quetiapine in the treatment of certain conditions.

May 2024

Grapefruit Interactions with Medications
Grapefruit Interactions with Medications

Grapefruit and other citrus juices may lead to decreased systemic concentrations of certain drugs due to interactions.

May 2024

Anticholinergic Adverse Effects
Anticholinergic Adverse Effects

The article discusses the adverse effects associated with drugs having anticholinergic activity, highlighting the concept of anticholinergic load and its implications for patient health.

May 2024

COVID-19: Effectiveness of Non-Pharmaceutical Inte
COVID-19: Effectiveness of Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions Examined

Effective implementation of non-pharmaceutical interventions buys time to enable the development and manufacturing of drugs and vaccines, highlighting the importance of public health measures in controlling the spread of COVID-19.

May 2024

Systemic Drug Treatments for Chronic Plaque Psoria
Systemic Drug Treatments for Chronic Plaque Psoriasis

This study aims to determine which oral or injectable medications work best to treat plaque psoriasis, providing valuable insights into the comparative efficacy and safety of systemic drug treatments for this common dermatological condition.

May 2024