Drugs

Stopping statins is suggested in adults 65 years of age or older who have a life expectancy of less than one year.

Early findings suggest a modified cancer immunotherapy may help suppress HIV for months—or even years—without daily medication.

As described in a study published in Nature Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy in late April, researchers looked into targeting the androgen receptors as a way to combat prostate cancer.

Study assesses the relative effectiveness of adjuvanted versus high-dose inactivated influenza vaccine against polymerase chain reaction-confirmed influenza in older adults.

Vitamin C and alcohol may interfere with some diabetes sensors, raising safety concerns.

A European survey highlights wide differences in discharge approaches, as clinicians here and abroad revisit how long—and where—to treat apnea of prematurity.

Study examines the risk of MACE in older patients with inflammatory bowel disease taking immunomodulators or biologics versus 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA).

Dr. Robert Dickson recounts a problem that was not as straightforward as it first seemed.

As youth vaping remains widespread, the Canadian Lung Association’s ‘Spell it Out’ campaign employs a spelling bee to spotlight the chemicals in vape products.

‘The promise of a drug holiday may actually inspire patients to take their bisphosphonate.’