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STAT+: Experts critique flawed system for monitoring drugs’ side effects in wake of asthma drug report

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and globally, for monitoring adverse reactions after a drug is on the market — one that will require extensive changes to address. “The question is, how safe do you want to be?” Experts say that the Singulair incident highlights a flawed system, both in the U.S. “Are we at the right balance?

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Unlocking the potential in rare disease research with decentralised trials

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The report found that people’s willingness to take part in clinical trials in 2020 fell dramatically compared to previous years – however that survey was conducted with the wider public while the Raremark survey focused specifically on people with rare diseases. Research and development will always be important to rare disease patients.

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Meclizine interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

While some interactions may be mild, others may lead to serious side effects or adverse reactions. Before starting meclizine , it’s recommended to discuss potential drug interactions with a doctor or pharmacist. However, interactions are usually preventable by following some basic precautions.

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Decentralized Clinical Trials: The Future of Clinical Research

Roots Analysis

Traditionally conducted at centralized sites like hospitals or clinics, the latest trend is moving towards decentralized clinical trials (DCTs). Owing to this, a huge shift in the acceptance of decentralization in clinical trials can be witnessed, with around 50% increase in the virtual and decentralized trial initiations since 2020.

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Nexium generic availability, cost, and dosage

The Checkup by Singlecare

As of 2020 , almost 1.3 For example, one 2020 study done in Taiwan compared brand and generic antidepressants. The researchers found that those who took a brand-name antidepressant had a lower risk of a hospital visit than those who took a generic. million people in the U.S.

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Have We Forsaken Mentally Ill Patients?

The People's Pharmacy

He was homeless and had been in and out of hospitals with diagnoses of schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for more than a decade. Whatever Happened to Hospitalized Mentally Ill Patients? These hospitals were far from perfect, but they did offer food, shelter, security and a degree of care.

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How Can You Manage Opioid-Induced Constipation?

The People's Pharmacy

Since returning home from the hospital, I have not had a bowel movement. One reader shared his experience: “I’m two weeks out of the hospital from knee replacement. The pain of the opioid-caused constipation was worse than the knee, and I refused to leave the hospital until I was helped to gain control.