Sleeping pills were also linked to an increased risk of death in a large study.
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Antiviral Drugs Cut Flu Deaths, Study Finds
Tamiflu and its siblings reduced the mortality rate in hospitalized patients by as much as 50 percent, researchers say.
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Well: Antiviral Drugs Cut Flu Deaths, Study Finds
Tamiflu and its siblings reduced the mortality rate in hospitalized patients by as much as 50 percent, researchers say.
Well: Acid-Suppressing Drugs Linked to Vitamin B12 Deficiency
A study finds that prolonged use of the drugs can lead to anemia, neurological problems or dementia.
Well: Warnings on Children’s Drugs Found to Help Curb Misuse
Safety measures by the makers of children’s cough and cold medicines have decreased emergency visits by toddlers with suspected medical problems after using these drugs, government researchers found.
Elderly Patients Routinely Prescribed Risky Drugs
Doctors often prescribe potentially harmful drugs to older patients, and the problem is particularly acute in the South, a new study shows.
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