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Dr. Adkinson answers the question: 'Tests To Determine A Drug Allergy?' — -- Question: What tests are used to determine if I have a drug allergy? Answer: First of all, the most important test of ...

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The discussion surrounding GLP-1 medications needs to change to one that emphasizes science-based research and compassion.

A research team of the University Medical Center Mainz has succeeded in observing for the first time how G protein-coupled ...

Pharmaceutical patent protection can be extended when drug companies bring newer products to market before their first patent ...

The agency tracked adverse medication reactions nationally from 2004-2008. The report found 1.9 million adverse reactions to medications during inpatient stays in 2008, in addition to 800,000 adverse ...