Being Aware of Parkinson’s Drugs

Being Aware of Parkinson’s Drugs

There is a long list of drugs to treat Parkinson’s disease, and many people take a mix of medications to…

Metastatic Breast Cancer

Metastatic Breast Cancer

Living with a terminal cancer that is seldom understood Chicagoan Shannon Collins was in for a shock. At age 26,…

The Debate Over Acid-Reflux Drugs

The Debate Over Acid-Reflux Drugs

Doctors explain the benefits and risks of proton pump inhibitors At one point, Dana Connell’s physician told her osteoporosis could…

Seeking Drug to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Seeking Drug to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Chicago-area families are advocating for new medications for what would be the first and only treatment in the United States for…

Doxil Drama

Doxil Drama

The FDA’s approval of generic Doxil has begun to ease shortages of the cancer drug By Patrick Kenney Over the…

Chasing the Shortage

Chasing the Shortage

How Chicago’s top pharmacies are keeping up with historic drug shortages Representatives from Rush University Medical Center, NorthShore University HealthSystem,…

Just Say Yes?

Just Say Yes?

Legalizing marijuana treatments may improve care and life of sick Marijuana, pot, dope, grass, mary jane or any other synonym…