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How can evidence-based medicine (EBM) methodology support drug withdrawals?

European Pharmaceutical Review

1 But while data on adverse reactions is rightly used to help with these decisions, there is currently no additional modelling on the positive impact regulatory action could have on public health. Withdrawing drugs over safety concerns requires careful analysis of the health benefits and risks by regulators. Study focus.

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New Bill could enhance UK clinical trial regulation

European Pharmaceutical Review

This is according to a 2016 paper published in Clinical and Translational Oncology. Comparatively, Mansfield shared that Spain has witnessed significant improvements in recent years with the introduction of legislation which mandates strict timelines for approval. Mansfield also listed the main elements of The Future Clinical Trials Bill.

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Europe approves Roche’s Tecentriq liver cancer combination

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Grade 3–4 adverse events occurred in 57% of people receiving Tecentriq and Avastin and 55% of people receiving sorafenib. The most frequent serious adverse reactions for the combination, occurring in 2% or more of patients, were bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract and fever.

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Does phentermine help with ADHD?

The Checkup by Singlecare

A 2016 article published in Frontiers in Pharmacology noted that phentermine has similarities with the CNS stimulant dexamphetamine, which is found in ADHD medications like Dexedrine, ProCentra, and Zenzedi. Dr. Youssouf states. Prolonged use could result in tolerance or reliance,” Dr. Youssouf warns. “It

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Jardiance for heart failure: How it works, effectiveness & more

The Checkup by Singlecare

Jardiance was initially approved to treat Type 2 diabetes in 2014 but has achieved the following additional FDA approvals in the years since: In 2016, it was approved to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in adults with Type 2 diabetes. But unlike the other drugs, Jardiance has evidence to support its different uses.

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The 7 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Most people with Hashimoto’s have deficiencies in these nutrients, and I’ve seen very limited adverse reactions with supplementation (please check the special considerations/cautions sections under each supplement heading to learn about adverse reactions). (12-16). Published 2016 Dec 16. Plant Physiol.

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Can Statins Cause Memory Loss and Transient Global Amnesia?

The People's Pharmacy

” Dr. Graveline’s Legacy: Dr. Graveline died in 2016. The FDA does require the makers of statin-type drugs to list memory loss, forgetfulness, amnesia, memory impairment and confusion as possible adverse reactions. After six weeks I landed in the ER with a twelve-hour episode of total global amnesia.