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FDA approves generic Strattera for pediatric, adult ADHD patients
Generic atomoxetine will help more people in need find treatment.
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Alzheimer’s mortality in U.S. grew from 1999 to 2014
Mortality rose dramatically in some states and ethnicities.
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FDA approves new treatment for episodic cluster headaches in adults
The Food and Drug Administration announced April 18 the approval of the gammaCore device to treat pain associated with episodic cluster headache...
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FDA approves Ingrezza for tardive dyskinesia in adults
The Food and Drug Administration has approved valbenazine capsules as the first drug for tardive dyskinesia.
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FDA approves deutetrabenazine for Huntington’s-associated chorea
Deutetrabenazine is only the second product approved to treat Huntington’s in any capacity, and it is the first in nearly a decade.
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FDA approves safinamide to treat Parkinson’s disease
The drug is indicated for use as an add-on to levodopa or carbidopa to help in reducing “off” time.
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Brodalumab approved for psoriasis with REMS required
The FDA has approved brodalumab for treating moderate to severe psoriasis, with a REMS that addresses a risk of suicidal ideation and behavior...
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Latuda receives FDA approval for adolescent schizophrenia treatment
The FDA has approved lurasidone HCI (Latuda) for treating schizophrenia in adolescents aged 13-17.
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Smoking-cessation interest and success vary by race, ethnicity
Just over 55% of adult cigarette smokers made an attempt to quit in the past year, and 7.4% said that they recently quit.
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Most cigarette smokers attempt to quit without evidence-based techniques
More than half of cigarette smokers have received advice to quit from a health care professional, but less than a third used medication or...
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Fewer people having problems with medical bills
The number of people under age 65 years who were in families having trouble paying medical bills dropped by more than 22% from 2011 to 2016,...