Adam Hochron

Now that the two American patients infected with Ebola have arrived safely in Atlanta, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released more information about ZMapp, the experimental medication the patients were treated with before being flown back to the US.

Ebola virus symptoms often mimic those associated with other infectious diseases, making diagnosis a complex process. Treatment consists mainly of supportive care.

The US Food and Drug Administration announced the approval of Jardiance (empagliflozin) to treat adults with type 2 diabetes.

The US Food and Drug Administration announced the approval of a new drug for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

If the results of recent trials in Asia can be applied to the larger medical marketplace there could be a powerful new weapon in the fight against malaria.

The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) announced in a press release that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will not cut reimbursement for phototherapy in 2015.

10 things you need to know about the African Ebola virus outbreak.

An anti-inflammatory drug could go a long way in helping patients deal with some of the most difficult complications of Parkinson's disease, according to researchers at Emory University.

A new cystic fibrosis drug appears to counteract the molecular effects of another drug for the condition, according to a recent study from researchers at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and the Marisco Lung Institute.

Researchers at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center may have discovered a protein that could help in the battle against excessive weight gain.

The US Food and Drug Administration recently approved a treatment for 3 forms of blood cancers.

Although headlines across the country show new reasons why people need to be aware of dangers in the great outdoors, there is considerable evidence that summer days and nights can continue to be a time of great enjoyment.

One of the most common treatment courses for chronic pain is comprised of prescription opioid medications. However, concerns about drug addiction and abuse oftentimes outweigh the drugs' pain-relieving benefits.

Researchers at Temple University believe they have found a way to help remove any traces of HIV-1 from a person's body as work continues toward a cure for the virus.

Although there are a wide variety of treatment options available for patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, methods for finding the proper course of treatment are still under development.

In 2 recent clinical trials, a treatment for young patients diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder reportedly demonstrated benefit over another currently used ADHD medication.

The US Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new drug aimed to aid the thousands of Americans affected by hereditary angioedema.

A team of researchers has discovered a new course of treatment that could be a major step in curing those co-infected with hepatitis C virus and HIV.

For as long as baseball has been America's pastime Major League Baseball (MLB) players have been taking the field with mouthfuls of chewing tobacco and spewing the resulting liquid all over the place, from the dugouts to the outfield.

A new drug has been designated a Qualified Infectious Disease Product by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat patients diagnosed with invasive candidiasis.

In an effort to help patients diagnosed with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease, drug manufacturer Roche announced the results of a pair of clinical studies on its investigational medication, crenezumab.

The US Food and Drug Administration recently announced its approval of a new medication for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

A story that captivated the medical community for the past few years has reportedly taken a bad turn, as a 4-year-old child who was previously believed to be cured of HIV is once again showing signs of the virus.

As patients age, their ability to adjust to physical changes in their bodies can directly effect how they perceive their lives progressing.

As research continues to be done to find the most efficient treatment for patients with plaque psoriasis a study was recently published looking at how the inclusion of topical corticosteroids can benefit the care provided.

For more than 70 years methotrexate has been a popular tool in the prescription toolkit of doctors around the world. However, a recent case report by a team from the United Kingdom showed how important it is for prescribing doctors to also keep a close eye on some of the well-known adverse events associated with the medication.

Researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have released a study showing the potential of a dangerous interaction between a common supplement and prescription medication.

For patients enduring constant pain in their ankles caused by arthritis, there could be relief on the horizon as medical science works to develop better ankle replacement procedures.

Early research at Columbia University could provide a breakthrough in the treatment of diabetes.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the approval of a new medication aimed at helping the nearly 26 million people in the country with diabetes.