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Posted: Jun 25, 2021

FDA warns of adverse effects from alcohol-based sanitizer vapors

A recent FDA Drug Safety Communication noted that symptoms such as headache, nausea, and dizziness may occur after individuals use alcohol-based hand sanitizers on the skin. 

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Posted: Jun 24, 2021

NIH researchers identify potential new antiviral drug for COVID-19

An experimental drug, 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl (Tempol), may be a promising oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19, according to new research from NIH.  

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Posted: Jun 22, 2021

Some blood pressure meds could contribute to less memory decline in older adults

Certain blood pressure-lowering medications that cross the blood–brain barrier may be linked to less memory decline in older adults, suggests new research published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension.

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Posted: Jun 21, 2021

Can atorvastatin with sodium valproate reduce migraine?

Adding atorvastatin to the prophylactic regimen for patients with migraine with aura may help reduce the number of acute attacks and pain, wrote the authors of a recent study published in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Care and Sciences. They also found that the combination won’t lead to considerable adverse effects for patients.  

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Posted: Jun 17, 2021

More older adults are taking drugs that can lead to falls

Older adults increasingly are taking medications that are prescribed for valid reasons but that also elevate their risks for falls, results from a new study indicate. In their analysis of government data, researchers found that the share of patients matching this profile surged from 57% in 1999 to a staggering 94% in 2017.

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