Drugs

Opvee: New nasal spray to reverse fentanyl and other opioid overdoses gets U.S. approval
Opvee is similar to naloxone, the life-saving drug that has been used for decades to quickly counter overdoses of heroin, fentanyl and prescription painkillers.
4th death, more vision loss cases linked to tainted eyedrops
The bacteria has infected 81 people, including four who died and 14 who lost vision.

Routine oral antibiotic treatment not needed in post-mastectomy breast reconstruction

Indeed, research has linked their use to greater rates of certain infections.
Administering hydrocortisone early improves survival in community-acquired pneumonia patients

French researchers tested drug effectiveness in patients admitted to intensive care for severe community-acquired pneumonia.
DRUG QUIZ: Integrase strand transfer inhibitors

What are these treatments for?
Eli Lilly says experimental drug slows Alzheimer's worsening

In the 18-month trial, people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s who received infusions of donanemab showed 35% less decline in thinking skills compared to those given a dummy drug.
DRUG QUIZ: Treating hypertension

Which of these is appropriate for treating hypertension?
POP QUIZ: Ryaltris for allergic rhinitis

Do you know your stuff when it comes to this new intranasal spray?
Acetaminophen overdose is a leading cause of liver injury, but it is largely preventable

Larissa was a 21-year-old Canadian college student recovering from COVID-19 when she died from complications related to an accidental overdose of acetaminophen, a medication in probably every drug store and most medicine cabinets in the country.
Powerful new obesity drug poised to upend weight loss care

As a growing number of overweight Americans clamor for Ozempic and Wegovy—drugs touted by celebrities and on TikTok to pare pounds—an even more powerful obesity medicine is poised to upend treatment.

Opvee: New nasal spray to reverse fentanyl and other opioid overdoses gets U.S. approval

4th death, more vision loss cases linked to tainted eyedrops

Routine oral antibiotic treatment not needed in post-mastectomy breast reconstruction

Administering hydrocortisone early improves survival in community-acquired pneumonia patients

DRUG QUIZ: Integrase strand transfer inhibitors

Eli Lilly says experimental drug slows Alzheimer's worsening

DRUG QUIZ: Treating hypertension

POP QUIZ: Ryaltris for allergic rhinitis

Acetaminophen overdose is a leading cause of liver injury, but it is largely preventable

Powerful new obesity drug poised to upend weight loss care