RADAR explores adverse drug event detection
Monday, June 25th, 2007
A recent study suggests that this pharmacovigilance project may add significantly to Food and Drug Administration and drug company efforts.
Archive for June, 2007
Disease of the moment: More care is the ultimate goal
Monday, June 25th, 2007
Increasing public awareness of a medical condition makes it more likely that patients seek treatment, but creating name recognition is complicated.
Look for link to mental illness, abuse in choosing migraine care
Monday, June 25th, 2007
Research suggests that unless these conditions are addressed, headaches will not get better.
Guides for high-risk drugs undergoing FDA scrutiny
Monday, June 25th, 2007
The agency is seeking appropriate ways to reach patients with vital information on the risks and benefits of certain drugs.
Delaying back surgery works for some
Monday, June 18th, 2007
Studies of patients experiencing back and leg pain suggest that postponing an operation most likely does no harm, and some do just as well without surgery.