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Drug news covers the latest breakthroughs in pharmaceuticals, including new drug approvals, clinical trial results, and advancements in drug delivery systems. It also delves into discussions about drug safety, pricing, and access to medications.

Combo Therapy for High BP More Effective, Research Finds

Combo Therapy for High BP More Effective, Research Finds

Starting treatment of blood pressure with two medicines rather than the one produces better and faster results and fewer side effects according a new research.

Global Plan Launched by WHO to Halt Malaria Drug Resistance

Global Plan Launched by WHO to Halt Malaria Drug Resistance

A global plan was launched by the World Health Organization to halt the spread of resistance to artemisinin, a key compound of new malaria drugs, with a warning that not acting would be catastrophic.

Vaccine Slashes Shingles Risk By More Than Half

Vaccine Slashes Shingles Risk By More Than Half

People over 60 who were given a vaccine against shingles, a painful rash that arises from a dormant chicken pox virus, saw a 55 percent lower risk of developing the condition, a study said Tuesday.

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Gefitinib Can Stop Pancreatic Cancer If Used In Early Stages

Gefitinib Can Stop Pancreatic Cancer If Used In Early Stages

Chemotherapy drug Gefitinib can have dramatic impact if used in early stages of pancreatic cancer, researchers at The Peggy and Charles Stephenson Oklahoma Cancer Center have shown.

Study Warns Heart Attack Risk From Common Painkillers

Study Warns Heart Attack Risk From Common Painkillers

Over-the-counter painkillers, used for treating inflammation, can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Adverse Effects of Hair Loss Drug- Loss of Libido, ED in Men

Adverse Effects of Hair Loss Drug- Loss of Libido, ED in Men

Hair loss drug linked to loss of libido, erectile dysfunction in men.

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Epileptic Drugs Ups Fracture Risk in Older Adults

Epileptic Drugs Ups Fracture Risk in Older Adults

A new study has found that most anti-epileptic drugs are associated with an increased risk of non-traumatic fracture in individuals 50 years of age and older.

Statins Do More Harm Than Good in Stroke Patients: Study

Statins Do More Harm Than Good in Stroke Patients: Study

Statin treatment for patients with a history of bleeding within the brain, may increase the risk of having another such stroke.

Prozac Hastens Recovery in Stroke Patients

Prozac Hastens Recovery in Stroke Patients

A new study has found that giving stroke patients antidepressant pill Prozac soon after the event, could help their recovery from paralysis.

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Antipsychotic Drugs Lack Evidence for Effectiveness

Antipsychotic Drugs Lack Evidence for Effectiveness

Many prescriptions for the top selling class of drugs namely the antipsychotic medications, lack strong evidence that the drugs will actually help, found by a recent study.

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