Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a tough one, but researchers have found a new target for treating this disease. When added to other therapies, the combination might just deliver a knock-out punch.
Pfizer, Inc. recalled 14 lots of Lo/Ovral-28 and 14 lots of Norgestrel and EthinylEstradiol birth control pills because they were incorrectly made and may not prevent pregnancy.
The vaccine recommended for boys and girls to prevent HPV, an infection that can cause cervical and other cancers, has been shown not to cause diabetes, lupus or similar diseases in young women.
Prescription creams containing a compound known as imiquimod, such as Aldara, are known and approved to effectively treat some skin cancers, particularly basal cell carcinoma. New studies suggest this compound may be even more useful.
Years ago, cholesterol-lowering statin medications were thought to possibly cause cancer, bur large clinical trials disproved that therapy. Now, it seems these drugs may actually do just the opposite.
Cancer researchers are doing more with existing drugs - looking for other applications of some and combining therapies. A combination cocktail seems to work well with HER2-positive breast cancer.
Zelboraf (vemurafenib) was hailed as a huge breakthrough in the treatment of metastatic melanoma, the most lethal form of skin cancer. Now, serious side effects are popping up.
Taking antiviral therapy medications - even at high dosages - is not sufficient to prevent the spread of genital herpes, even when symptoms are not present.
Gleevec (imatinib) is among the most widely prescribed medications to treat chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in both children and adults. Problem is, it's really hard for kids to swallow this oral medication, but that's about to change.
Left untreated, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, (OCD) can be as infuriating as it is incessant. Yet, some cases of the condition don't respond to conventional treatment with antidepressant medications.
