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a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the doctor prescribed two different medications for the infection
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Recent Examples of medications
About 70 million beneficiaries can still go to medical appointments, receive medications and get hospital care.
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Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Roske described mental health issues in the note and said the plan was to kill Kavanaugh and then herself, but that therapy and medications have helped her.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Taking magnesium at the same time as some other medications (such as antibiotics or bone-strengthening medications called bisphosphonates) can interfere with their absorption.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Amid the surge in GLP-1 weight-loss medications, some have questioned whether invasive procedures like lap band, gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries could wane in popularity.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Rather than scaring pregnant women away from medications, efforts to ensure high quality prenatal care, manage infections or environmental exposures, and support physical and mental health are key.
—Dr. Sunny Patel, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
When he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, Cuban used AI to track his medications and his workouts.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
If the findings are confirmed, the risk score could help doctors tailor recommendations for surveillance intensity and risk-reduction strategies, including medications like tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors, specifically for those high-risk women, says Roy.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Important papers, medications, contact lenses.
—Sarah Mlynowski, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Roske described mental health issues in the note and said the plan was to kill Kavanaugh and then herself, but that therapy and medications have helped her.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Taking magnesium at the same time as some other medications (such as antibiotics or bone-strengthening medications called bisphosphonates) can interfere with their absorption.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Amid the surge in GLP-1 weight-loss medications, some have questioned whether invasive procedures like lap band, gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries could wane in popularity.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Rather than scaring pregnant women away from medications, efforts to ensure high quality prenatal care, manage infections or environmental exposures, and support physical and mental health are key.
—Dr. Sunny Patel, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
When he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, Cuban used AI to track his medications and his workouts.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
If the findings are confirmed, the risk score could help doctors tailor recommendations for surveillance intensity and risk-reduction strategies, including medications like tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors, specifically for those high-risk women, says Roy.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Important papers, medications, contact lenses.
—Sarah Mlynowski, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medications
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In 2024, Detroit Free Press' Georgea Kovanis shared her experiences spending a year, along with photographer Mandi Wright, with Amanda, a woman addicted to drugs who is helping others like her, distributing harm reduction items that have saved lives.—
Detroit Free Press staff,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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So far, five boats believed to be carrying drugs have been intercepted in the Caribbean, with the death toll now rising to 21.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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ADvanced Space Experiment Processor-4 — NASA flight engineer Zena Cardman installed new sample cassettes for a study supporting the manufacturing of medicines (drugs or pharmaceuticals) in microgravity.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Neighbors welcome Elanco to The Valley Seven decades ago, Elanco spun off from drug company Eli Lilly to manufacture medicines for animals instead of humans, including drugs for dogs, cats, cattle, swine and poultry.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Martin’s limited series — which begs for a second season — highlights why coercion and control are typically ineffective remedies for adolescent rebellion.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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The court also made clear that the Civil Rights Department can pursue remedies for the entire affected group of workers, not just individuals.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Medications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medications. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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