Early Abortions Are Getting More Expensive
Patients paid increasingly more for medication abortion and first-trimester procedural abortion from 2017 to 2020, while the percentage of facilities accepting health insurance declined, researchers found. From 2017 to 2020, median patient charges for medication abortion rose from $495 to $560, representing a 13% increase, which was higher than healthcare inflation alone, at 8%, according […]
International study supports dupilumab for treatment of moderate-to-severe asthma in children
A new medication has been added to the treatment options for children with moderate-to-severe asthma. In a late-stage clinical trial, the biologic agent dupilumab reduced the rate of severe asthma attacks and improved lung function and asthma control for children ages 6 to 11. The findings of the international multicenter Liberty Asthma VOYAGE trial, reported […]
ivermectin (Stromectol): Generic, Uses, Side Effects, Interactions & Dosages
What is ivermectin, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Ivermectin is an anti-parasitic medication. Ivermectin works by binding to invertebrate muscle and nerve cells of parasites, causing paralysis and death of parasites. Ivermectin is active against the non-adult form of Onchocerca volvulus. Ivermectin is also active against the intestinal activity of Strongyloides stercoralis. […]
What Is the Best Treatment for Anxiety? Treating Anxiety
The best treatment for anxiety is typically a combination of psychotherapy and medication. However, lifestyle modifications can also help manage symptoms. Psychotherapy and medication are the two most effective and popular treatments for anxiety disorders. While both are equally important, the best treatment option is determined by the severity of symptoms along with the presence […]
What Is the Best Medication for Bipolar Disorder?
Mood stabilizers are typically considered the best medication for bipolar disorder. Learn about other medications and treatment options Mood stabilizers are typically considered the best medication for bipolar disorder. However, treatment of bipolar disorder should be individually tailored to your symptoms, frequency of mood swings, and response to treatment. In addition to mood stabilizers, doctors […]
Start Rhythm Control Early for Afib With Heart Failure
Tackling rhythm control early, with ablation or antiarrhythmic medication in the first year after atrial fibrillation (Afib) diagnosis, helped outcomes in people with heart failure (HF), a prespecified subanalysis of the EAST-AFNET 4 trial showed. The early strategy cut the composite of cardiovascular death, stroke, or hospitalization for worsening HF or for acute coronary syndrome […]