Two More Blockbusters Fall Short - NYT

Two More Blockbusters Fall Short - Editorial - NYTimes.com

The newer drugs for treating schizophrenia have come under such a cloud in recent years that it’s no surprise to learn of another setback: they work no better than an older, less expensive drug in children and adolescents for whom they are heavily prescribed.

It is another disturbing example of how aggressive marketing can propel drugs to blockbuster sales even though they are no more effective, and possibly more risky, than older versions.

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For Widely Used Drug, Question of Usefulness Lingers

The Evidence Gap: For Widely Used Drug, Question of Usefulness Lingers

Doctors heavily prescribe Zetia and Vytorin, though there is no proof that the cholesterol drugs help to prolong life or prevent heart attacks.

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Vitamin E supplements increase risk of lung cancer

Vitamin E supplements increase risk of lung cancer | Guardian

People who take daily supplements of vitamin E have a higher risk of developing lung cancer, according to one of the largest studies into vitamins and health ever attempted.

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Medication 'worsens Alzheimer's'

Medication 'worsens Alzheimer's'

Anti-psychotic drugs commonly given to Alzheimer's patients often worsens their condition, a study suggests.

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