research Where it all went right
Some drugs have gained approval for new uses, while others like tricyclic antidepressants and aspirin show promise but aren't yet approved for these uses.
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research ¿Novedad o prudencia? El delicado equilibrio en la actualización farmacológica
New drugs face challenges due to limited evidence, and safety updates are advised for some existing medications.
research Can You Really Have Too Much of a Good Thing?: How Benevolent Tax Policies Have Attributed to the Explosion of Health Care Costs and How New Policies Threaten to Do More of the Same
research Minoxidil Overdosage: A Case Report
A man who drank too much hair growth medication got very sick but got better after hospital treatment.
research Drug Repurposing for Rare Diseases
Drug repurposing offers a faster, cheaper way to find treatments for rare diseases.
research The High Cost of Health Care: Why Some Pay $240 for a $9 Bottle of Pills
Some people pay $240 for medication that costs $9 due to drug industry tactics and complicated healthcare policies.
research From Old to New: Trends in Drug Repurposing for Modern Medicine
Repurposing existing drugs can quickly and cheaply find new treatments for unmet medical needs.
research Hypertrichosis and topical corticosteroid use
Prolonged use of topical corticosteroids can cause excessive hair growth.
research Drug repurposing—a promising approach for patients with angina but non-obstructive coronary artery disease (ANOCA)
Using existing drugs for new purposes could be a cost-effective way to treat chest pain and non-clogged heart arteries, with some drugs for lung blood pressure showing promise but needing more testing.
research African Journal of Biomedical Research
Drug repurposing finds new uses for existing drugs, saving time and money.
research Sometimes Marketing Efforts by Advocacy Organizations Can Lose Touch with the Nuances of Appropriateness
Advocacy groups should avoid marketing partnerships that may imply drug endorsements.
research Iatrogenic androgen and estrogen excess in a postmenopausal woman presenting with facial erythema, acne, and hirsutism
A postmenopausal woman's facial redness, acne, and excess hair were caused by too much hormone therapy for insomnia, but improved after stopping the treatment.
research New Criteria for the Clinical Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and the Risk of Overdiagnosis
Using only hyperandrogenism to diagnose PCOS can lead to overdiagnosis.
research Dipyridamole-Associated Shock and Pulmonary Edema; Oxcarbazepine-Induced Resistant Ventricular Fibrillation; Finasteride-Induced Pseudoporphyria; Suicidal Ideation Associated with Asenapine; Rediscovering Adverse Anticholinergic Effects; Prevalence of Adverse Drug Events in Ambulatory Care
research Hyperammonemia with Valproic Acid: Colonic Ischemia Associated with “Triptan” Use Visual Side Effects with Pegylated Interferon: Alopecia Areata with Infliximab: Adverse Effects Seen with Medications Used for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Certain medications can cause serious side effects, so it's important to report them.
research The temptation of large numbers
Large databases in research can lead to misleading conclusions due to biases and chance findings; researchers should analyze data more rigorously.
research Potential Impact of Medicare Part D in the End-Stage Renal Disease Population
Medicare Part D causes significant coverage and cost issues for end-stage renal disease patients.
research Agglomerative clustering-based drugs graded for the risk signals of drug-induced cognitive disorder: a study on the FAERS database
Finasteride is high-risk for cognitive disorders, while Carbidopa/Levodopa, Topiramate, and Clonazepam are moderate-risk.
research Commentary on BPH and Public Health—Have We Lost the Forest Through the Trees?
BPH management needs better long-term studies and prevention strategies.
research Application of the waiting time distribution in a nationwide screening of real‐world dermatology drug utilization for aberrant use patterns
Most dermatology drugs in Denmark are used correctly, with few unusual patterns.
research Failing Public Health Again? Analytical Review of Depression and Suicidality From Finasteride
Finasteride may increase depression and suicide risks, needing better safety checks and informed consent.
research Changes in Minoxidil Prescribing After Media Attention About Oral Use for Hair Loss
After a New York Times article talked about using low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, more people started getting this drug prescribed, but this trend didn't last long.
research Direct-to-Consumer Promotion of Prescription Drug Products
Drug companies were interested in advertising directly to consumers to make back their money, but most didn't think it would help and were concerned about negative effects.
research A Retrospective Case-Control Study Evaluating Medications Associated with Inpatient Falls in a Single Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Certain medications like antipsychotics and some antidepressants increase the risk of falls in older patients.
research Lifestyle Drugs in Old Age – A Mini-Review
Older adults use lifestyle drugs to improve life quality and appearance, but caution is needed due to side effects and potential abuse.
research Methazolamide
A girl's hair loss from a pharmacy error improved after getting the right medicine.
research State of the art in the management of migraine—A response to the American College of Physicians migraine preventive treatment guideline
The ACP's migraine treatment guidelines are flawed and don't prioritize patient safety.
research Diuretics
Diuretics can cause serious side effects and should be used carefully.
research Omeprazole-induced hypertrichosis in two children
Two children grew extra hair from taking omeprazole, which went away after they stopped the medication.
research How Media Coverage of Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss Has Impacted Prescribing Habits
Media coverage led to more dermatologists prescribing low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss.