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Polypharmacy Is Rising Among Older Americans, But There’s Some Good News

More older adults are taking five or more medications, but potentially dangerous drug combinations appear to be declining ...
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The FDA Is Negotiating With Drug Companies. Patient Safety Should Be Part of the Deal

I went to D.C. to push for greater accountability and stronger safety protections for patients who rely on brand-name and ...
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Should You Take A Drug Holiday?

Learn when a drug holiday may be safe for ADHD medications, GLP-1s and osteoporosis drugs—and when stopping medication can be ...
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FDA Recalls and Warnings: Blood Pressure Drug Recalled for Second Time in 3 Months; Some GLP-1 Pens May Contain No Medication

Chlorthalidone has been recalled for the second time in three months, while some exenatide GLP-1 pens may contain no ...
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FDA Recalls and Warnings: Millions of Eye Drops Recalled, Including Clear Eyes and Walgreens Brands

Welcome to the FDA Recalls and Warnings Update, a series dedicated to keeping you informed about the latest medication recalls, manufacturing violations, and quality concerns affecting your ...
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FDA Recalls and Warnings: Third Glutathione Recall Issued Over Endotoxin Contamination

Welcome to the FDA Recalls and Warnings Update, a series dedicated to keeping you informed about the latest medication recalls, manufacturing violations, and quality concerns affecting your ...
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What Americans Really Think About Drug Ads: A Poll In 8 Charts

A new, nationally representative MedShadow Foundation/Siena Institute poll has uncovered a complicated relationship between Americans and drug ads: Some say these ads provide insights and promote ...
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Struggling with a new diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is difficult enough. Learning how to eat to treat your illness is an even greater struggle. Alison Acerra, registered dietitian with MedShadow, ...