Pharmaceutical News and Articles

Implementation of Suicide Care in Primary Care Cuts Rate of Suicide Attempts

Implementation of population-based suicide care (SC) in primary care yields an increase in the rates of safety planning and a reduction in suicide attempts, acc

Time-Restricted Eating Improves Glycemic Regulation in Metabolic Syndrome

Time-restricted eating (TRE), limiting dietary intake to eight to 10 hours without mandating calorie restriction, combined with standard-of-care (SOC) nutrition

FDA Approves Flyrcado (flurpiridaz F 18) Radioactive Diagnostic for Enhanced Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease

Falling Linked to Raised Risk of Dementia in Older People

More than 14 million seniors a year take a tumble, and those falls can be life-changing. The relationship between falls and dementia appears to be a two-way str

1999 to 2020 Saw Decline in Menopausal Hormone Therapy Use

From 1999 to 2020, there was a decrease in menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) use among postmenopausal women, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in JA

Guideline Developed for Opioid Prescribing in Children With Acute Pain

In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online Sept. 30 in Pediatrics, recommendations are presented for opi

Event-Free Survival Extended With Long-Term Finerenone in Heart Failure

Long-term treatment with finerenone is estimated to extend event-free survival among people with heart failure with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fractio

Body Roundness Index Trajectory Tied to Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

A higher body roundness index (BRI) trajectory is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online Sept

No Infections Seen After Transperineal Biopsy for Prostate Cancer

For patients with suspicion for prostate cancer, transperineal biopsy has similar cancer detection rates as transrectal biopsy but a significantly lower risk fo

Synthetic THC May Calm Agitation in Alzheimer's Patients

A synthetic form of the active ingredient in cannabis helps reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer s, new research shows. Synthetic THC (dronabinol) also gav