Pharmaceutical News and Articles

Benefits of Long-Term Routine Lab Drug Toxicity Monitoring Unclear in RA

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) using disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), long-term routine laboratory toxicity monitoring (lt-RLTM) ind

Many Women Have Preexisting Modifiable Risk Factors for Birth Defects

About two-thirds of reproductive-aged women in the United States have preexisting modifiable risk factors for birth defects, according to a study published onli

New Guideline Developed for Management of High Blood Pressure

In a new 2025 joint guideline issued by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, published online Aug. 14 in Circulation, updated

Unfavorable Mental Health Outcomes Reported With THC Product Use

High-concentration delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis products are associated with unfavorable mental health outcomes, according to a review published

It Takes About A Year To Get Epilepsy Under Control For Most, Study Says

TUESDAY, Aug. 26, 2025 It takes about a year for people with focal epilepsy to start finding some relief from anti-seizure medications, a new study says. In all

2 In 3 Women Have A Lifestyle Risk Factor For Birth Defects

TUESDAY, Aug. 26, 2025 Two-thirds of women in their child-bearing years have an increased risk for birth defects due to a lifestyle factor they can change, a ne

Mediterranean Diet Can Protect Against Type 2 Diabetes

TUESDAY, Aug. 26, 2025 A Mediterranean-style diet can significantly decrease risk of type 2 diabetes in people who are overweight or obese, a new study says. Pe

Firearm-Related Suicides Increasing Among Senior Women

TUESDAY, Aug. 26, 2025 Senior women are becoming more likely to use a gun to end their lives, a new study says. Firearms are the leading method of suicide among

Many Cancer Patients Say Doctors Aren't Honoring Their Treatment Desires

TUESDAY, Aug. 26, 2025 Frequently, patients with advanced cancer simply want to be made as comfortable as possible as they wind down their final days. Doctors a

Repatha Now Indicated for Adults at Increased Risk for Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Due to Uncontrolled LDL-C