FDA Approves Sklice (ivermectin) Lotion for Nonprescription Use to Treat Head Lice
October 27, 2020 — Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a lotion to treat head lice for nonprescription,
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Educational mailing fails to improve medication use in patients with atrial fibrillation
An educational mailing for atrial fibrillation patients and their clinicians did not increase uptake of stroke prevention drugs, according to
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Short-term use of HIV-prevention medication protects at-risk men on vacation
Men at particular risk for HIV are very likely to consistently take prevention medication during vacations when their odds of
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Among older adults, statin use tied to decreased risk of death
Study after study has shown that statins can prevent heart attacks, strokes and death in middle-aged adults. But in 28
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Running: ibuprofen use is common – but many athletes are unaware of the risks
Whether you’re an ultra-marathoner or have just started, injuries and muscle soreness from running are inevitable. But instead of taking
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Researchers use machine learning to build COVID-19 predictions
As parts of the U.S. tentatively reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation’s long-term health continues to depend on tracking
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Research uncovers clues in use of immunotherapy for breast cancer
UC researchers have found a potential new combination therapy for breast cancer that would integrate use of the body’s immune
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Medical cannabis consumers use less healthcare resources and report better quality of life: study
Although more than 2 million people are registered in state medical cannabis programs across the United States, very little is
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Widespread facemask use could shrink the ‘R’ number and prevent a second COVID-19 wave: study
Population-wide use of facemasks keeps the coronavirus ‘reproduction number’ under 1.0, and prevents further waves of the virus when combined
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Opioid prescriptions after childbirth linked to increased risk of overdose, persistent use
Women who are prescribed opioids after childbirth have an increased risk of persistent opioid use or other serious opioid-related events,
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