Drugs

A woman came to the ER multiple times with unexplained symptoms—until a doctor realized the cause was contaminated Ayurvedic medicine.

Canadian Rheumatology Association issues best practice statements and recommendation for choosing DMARD therapy after an inadequate response to TNF inhibitors. 

Health Canada says intermittent shortages are expected from late August to early October.

Levonorgestrel, often called Plan B, is the most widely available type of emergency contraception. It works by preventing or delaying ovulation.

Zuranolone is the first oral drug specifically designed for severe depression after childbirth, with relief that starts on Day 3 of a two-week regimen, according to clinical trial results.

Called the Upper Area Under the Curve Ratio (UAR) metric, the modelling system allows researchers to simulate how a drug moves through a person.

Researchers used a clinical decision tool to identify patients at low risk of a penicillin allergy before giving an oral challenge.

Sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors may also reduce gout-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations, as well as provide cardiovascular benefits.