Medicines Update

Medicines Update

Medicines Update

MedlinePlus sent this bulletin at 09/17/2014 01:11 PM EDT

New on the MedlinePlus Medicines page:

Combo Therapy Best for COPD: Study

09/16/2014 04:00 PM EDT

Researchers found two-drug regimen cut death, hospitalization rates for the respiratory disease

Source: HealthDay

Small Number of Drugs Behind Kids' Accidental Poisonings: CDC

09/15/2014 09:00 AM EDT

Narcotic painkillers, addiction medications and sedatives top the list

Source: HealthDay

Advanced Dementia Patients Often Given Unhelpful Meds

09/11/2014 04:00 PM EDT

Unnecessary prescriptions lead to more side effects, costs for nursing home residents, experts say

Source: HealthDay