Medicines Update

Medicines Update

Medicines Update

MedlinePlus sent this bulletin at 10/23/2013 01:13 PM EDT

New on the MedlinePlus Medicines page:

After a Heart Attack, Taking Medicines Really Matters

10/22/2013 12:57 PM EDT

After a heart attack, patients are often given four or more medicines and directed to take them for life. Those medicines only work to prevent another attack if the patient takes them all consistently and correctly, a new study shows.
Source: Reuters Health

Many Kids with Autism on Multiple Medications, Study Finds

10/22/2013 12:00 PM EDT

Experts say parents should be cautious about their use


Source: HealthDay

Using Genes to Guide Prescriptions

10/20/2013 09:33 PM EDT

Source: National Institute of General Medical Sciences -