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Stopping or changing the dosage of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may be more common than you might think, according to a qualitative study of online drug reviews. Out of 667 SSRI reviews posted on an online health forum by patients or healthcare professionals, 335 posts were about medication discontinuation, the most common type of … Read more
Despite the staggering increase in antidepressant prescribing and long-term use, many medical professionals remain clueless about how to support patients safely stop antidepressant medications and cope with withdrawal symptoms. A recently published study highlights the frustration felt by antidepressant users who have suffered from a lack of professional support and suggestions on how doctors and … Read more
The incident serves as a reminder that all clinical laboratories can be one mistake away from reporting erroneous results to a number of doctors and patients In May, more than 400 patients who agreed to have the Galleri Early Multi-Cancer Detection (MCED) blood test by GRAIL, a California-based biotechnology company owned by gene technology developer … Read more
Doctors fear dying patients could face more pain and suffering due to an anticipated shortage of a type of morphine. A drug called Order, a liquid form of the opioid used to treat severe pain, is expected to be stopped in Australia. It is given to people dying of cancer and suffering from other life-limiting … Read more
Health insurers and medical providers are fighting over who should provide high-cost infusion drugs for patients, with the fight over profits now spilling into state homes across the country. The problem is that some insurers are bypassing hospital pharmacies and doctor’s offices and instead shipping more complex drugs through third-party pharmacies. Those pharmacies then ship … Read more
