‘Smart’ Glucose Monitoring System Gets Green Light

Featured March 23, 2018

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system. The FDA approved the Guardian Connect CGM system for those with

Understanding Diabulimia | RxWiki

Featured March 22, 2018

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Diabulimia. You might have heard this new buzzword, but did you know it refers to a serious health problem? The term “diabulimia” refers to an eating disorder

Flu Rx May Be Safer Than Once Thought

Featured March 21, 2018

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Despite past concerns, a popular flu medication did not appear to increase the risk of suicide in children and teens, a new study found. Tamiflu (oseltamivir), a

Antibiotics and Aortic Aneurysm Risk

Featured March 20, 2018

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) A common type of antibiotic may increase the risk of aortic aneurysm and dissection, according to a new study. Using a class of antibiotics, called fluoroquinolone, may raise

A Spike in Opioid Overdoses

Featured March 19, 2018

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Opioid overdoses are continuing their rapid upward trend, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Between July 2016 and September 2017,

FDA Approves At-Home Cancer Risk Test

Featured March 18, 2018

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a home DNA test that can provide limited information about cancer risk. The newly approved test, from the

World’s Smallest Mechanical Heart Valve Approved

Featured March 17, 2018

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approval of a mechanical heart valve to include a smaller size for use in newborns. In fact,

New Tests Screen for Tickborne Parasite

Featured March 16, 2018

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two new tests to screen for a tickborne parasite in human blood and plasma donations. These new tests

New HIV Treatment for People with Few Options

Featured March 14, 2018

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug to treat HIV. The new approval is for Trogarzo (ibalizumab-uiyk). The FDA approved this medication

New Adult Diabetes Cases Continued Downward Trend

Featured March 12, 2018

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) There’s good news and bad news in the latest Diabetes Report Card from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Here’s the good news: New cases