The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a 2-day public hearing this week to solicit input about the marketing and use of medications and medical devices for off-label use. It is fairly common ...

An off-label prescription drug has been shown to help some non-verbal children with autism discover the ability to speak. The drug, leucovorin, is a prescription vitamin that functions similarly to ...

Caroline Connor’s concerns about her son’s development began around his 1st birthday, when she noticed he wasn’t talking or using any words. Their pediatrician didn’t seem worried, but the speech ...

A new sociomedical perspective shows how off-label use of GLP-1 drugs for slimness is redefining what counts as a healthy, responsible body, revealing hidden moral pressures and global inequalities ...

Many commonly prescribed drugs have surprising other uses. Sept. 28, 2010 -- Viagra is well recognized for its primary use. But who knew it would show promise as a cancer fighter, too? Medical ...

You can use a healthcare flexible spending account (FSA) for prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications, but you may still need supporting documentation to validate certain expenses. Examples ...

The hype around the off-label use of the immunosuppressant rapamycin to prevent aging and increase longevity could be unfounded. This is the warning of researchers who have critically explored ...

Developers of a lab-grown blood vessel designed to save life and limb in emergency scenarios appear to be promoting its use ...