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Health News // 1 decade ago

Some anti-psychotics lack proof they work

There is a lack of strong evidence that atypical anti-psychotic medications -- often used in nursing homes -- actually help, U.S. researchers say.

Health News // 1 decade ago

Study advises low-dose hormones

U.S. researchers are calling on doctors to prescribe low-dose -- rather than high-dose -- hormone therapy for menopausal women.

Health News // 1 decade ago

Drug labels should show comparisons

U.S. researchers are calling for labels disclosing how a new medication compares with existing drugs.

Science News // 1 decade ago

Off-label drug testing needed, study says

Doctors and patients should be concerned about antipsychotic and antidepressant drugs being prescribed for unapproved conditions, U.S. researchers said.

Health News // 1 decade ago

Heart failure case management effective

Case management using specially trained nurses and dietitians could reduce the risk of heart disease by about 10 percent, a U.S. study found.

Business News // 1 decade ago

Teen depression fought more with drugs

Doctors prescribe anti-depressants more and use counseling less for U.S. teens, researchers say in what they describe as a threshold teen depression study.

Science News // 1 decade ago

Doctors need to counsel patients on diet

A Stanford University study says doctors aren't adequately advising those at risk of developing heart disease about the benefits of diet and exercise.

Science News // 1 decade ago

Health Tips ... from UPI

Osteoporosis is largely undiagnosed and untreated, computer-based counseling is examined, and other news of modern health.

Science News // 1 decade ago

Millions of osteoporosis cases undiagnosed

Millions of Americans with osteoporosis go undiagnosed and untreated, learning of their condition only after suffering from a fracture, U.S. researchers said.

Science News // 1 decade ago

Millions of sufferers go undiagnosed

A Stanford University study said Wednesday despite recent advances in treating osteoporosis, millions of sufferers go undiagnosed.

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It's not that these off-label uses are necessarily harmful or that these drugs don't work
Off-label drug testing needed, study says Nov 25, 2008

Pharmacotherapy is increasingly used as a substitute, rather than a complement, for psychotherapy
Teen depression fought more with drugs Nov 16, 2005

This is clearly a population that would benefit from exercise and diet counseling, and yet these services aren't being provided at an optimal level
Doctors need to counsel patients on diet Oct 13, 2004

The gravity of fractures is often under-appreciated when in fact patients with hip fractures go on to have deterioration in their health linked directly to their fractures, with a high probability of death or nursing home placement
Millions of osteoporosis cases undiagnosed Jul 27, 2004

If a person's doctor hasn't diagnosed osteoporosis, there's no way they could be on optimal treatment for their bone condition
Millions of sufferers go undiagnosed Jul 21, 2004