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2023 in Review: Top Articles on Drugs & Treatments

December 10, 2023: First CRISPR gene editing therapy approved; cancer risk with some gene therapy; epilepsy drug warning; CVS to change how it prices drugs; osteoporosis and flu drugs reviews

November 26, 2023: four cancer drug approvals; osteoarthritis study; addiction treatments; PBMs slash pharmacy reimbursements; manufacturing safe drug ingredients

Pain Relief? It's In Your Genes...

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Manufacturing for U.S. Drugs: Maps & Data

November 12, 2023: Zepbound, Cosentyx, Keytruda, Stelara "generic," Inderal and hypoglycemia; CRISPR treatment potential; anxiety herb; questioning osteoporosis drug treatments for reducing fractures

Gene Editing Explained: CRISPR Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease

October 29, 2023: Pediatric drug approvals and probiotics warning; safety label updates for Enbrel and Adderall; beating cancer with bots; epilepsy research; statins medication tips

Beating Cancer with Bots

October 15, 2023: New drugs for lung cancer, ulcerative colitis; Prilosec-Nexium settlement; nitrosamine drug recall update; IBS podcast; calming your anxiety; questions about meds to ask your doctor

Are patients happy with Ozempic if they aren't aiming to lose weight?; new antidepressant; MS treatment; disappointing "supplemental" approvals; good & bad news for Covid drugs; food as medicine

September 17, 2023: Placebo decongestant outrage; new blood cancer drug; Ibrance label change; poisonous ingredient in supplement; eye drops warning; lisinopril side effect; food as medicine

September 3, 2023: New generics for ADHD and MS; Narx score; video of brain-to-voice technology for ALS and stroke patients; 10 major drugs earmarked for cost cuts; safety tips for OTC meds; new poll

August 20, 2023: New treatment for cervical dystonia; safety update for simvastatin; pain drug shortages; medical mystery; holistic medicine summit; foods for healthy liver; avoiding brain freeze

Oxycodone Drug Shortages in Summer 2023

August 6, 2023: Postpartum depression pill; bc med recall; endometrial cancer drug; MS drug safety label change; Tepezza and Ozempic lawsuits; botanical supplements study; tinnitus & eczema treatments

July 23, 2023: Rx-OTC mini-pill approved; new leukemia drug; RSV preventive med for babies; psychedelics as meds; stakeholders weigh in; safety of new heart drug; thyroid drug side effects

July 9, 2023: Alzheimer's Leqembi (lecanemab) fast facts; patient watchdogs react to approval; new drug for type 1; gout drug repurposed for heart health; study compares breathing techniques

June 25, 2023: Notable pediatric drug approvals; 2 new treatments for men; important cancer drug research; stimulant effects on task performance; aspirin and anemia; cancer drug shortage

June 11, 2023: Brief update and newsletter break

May 28, 2023: Five new drug approvals; FDA flags ADHD drugs with safety updates; Antibiotics research; Pancreatic cancer study; Brain-Computer technology; Allergy drug side effect

May 14, 2023: New treatment for hot flashes; OTC oral contraceptive; health apps privacy; preventing hypothyroidism; metformin for longer life; cancer and immunotherapy

April 30, 2023: FDA nod for unusual med for C. diff; migraine meds; ear infections in children; ALS. Research: probiotic reduces hangovers; cancer vaccines; sciatica surgery study; melatonin alerts

New Fecal Microbiota Treatments for Preventing Recurrent C.diff Infection

April 16, 2023: Safety label update for seizure drug; FDA ramps up opioid warnings; prediabetes therapy; "nano" cancer med; hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer; premature menopause; BP meds

April 2, 2023: Drugs for rare skin cancer, eczema; label changes for Hyzaar, Fetzima, Vuity; ADHD stimulant use, overdiagnosis; the state of chronic pain treatment; cancer immunotherapy; allergy tips

March 19, 2023: Nurtec recall; nasal spray for migraine; news on leukemia, melanoma, prostate cancer; first-ever treatment for Rett's; cholesterol-lowering Nexletol research; drug curbs alcohol use

March 5, 2023: New treatment for leading cause of blindness; new generics; insulin price drop; FDA loophole that allows unsafe devices to be approved; rehab after heart attack; antidepressant tapering

Feb. 19, 2023: Safety label updates for Xarelto and Epipen; new (and unusual) constipation treatment; allergy drug withdrawal; delaying myopia in children; colon cancer and pomegranate study

February 5, 2023: New breast cancer, lymphoma, diabetes meds; artificial tears and cough syrup products safety; FTC goes after GoodRx for misusing patient data; new discount drug programs

January 22, 2023: New asthma treatment; label changes for benzo, statin, and diabetes drugs; gabapentin phenomenon; cannabis-related research; preventing blood clots after fracture

January 13, 2023: New treatments in 2022; FDA label changes; Heart failure drug review; research capsules on water pills study, diet and epilepsy, AMD and vitamin supplements, and clonidine for PTSD

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