Elsevier: Research Summaries and Practical Drug Advice
Elsevier publishes a lot of medical research that shows up in headlines and clinical guidelines. This tag brings together our articles that reference Elsevier journals, clinical trials, or reviews so you get concise, trustworthy summaries and straight answers you can use when talking with your doctor.
Top articles tagged Elsevier
Below are a few highlights you’ll find under this tag. Each entry sums up why the research matters and what you can do with it.
- Cutting-Edge Diabetes Treatments for 2025: Plain explanations of SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 agonists, and new alternatives to metformin so patients can ask smarter questions at appointments.
- Voriconazole for Invasive Fusariosis: When aggressive antifungal therapy matters, what the data say about outcomes and side effects.
- H2 Blockers vs PPIs: A clear comparison to help you decide between heartburn options and when to see a specialist.
- Aciphex and GERD: How rabeprazole works, dosing tips, and common side effects to watch for.
- Zantac Recall Explained: What the ranitidine recall meant, how to switch safely, and which alternatives to discuss with your clinician.
How to use research without getting lost
Seeing a study referenced doesn’t mean you should change treatment on your own. Here are quick checks to make research useful:
1) Check the date and size. New small studies can hint at change but larger trials or meta-analyses carry more weight.
2) Find conflicts of interest. Funding from a drug company doesn’t invalidate results, but it’s good to know who paid for the work.
3) Look for clinical guidance. Professional society statements or guideline updates matter more than a single paper when deciding therapy.
4) Ask two practical questions: “Will this change my care today?” and “What are the real risks?” If the answers aren’t clear, bring the article to your provider.
This tag is updated when new Elsevier-backed findings affect treatment choices or patient safety. Use these posts to stay informed, not to self-prescribe. If you want an article summarized or need help finding research on a specific drug or condition, tell us which topic and we’ll write a plain-language summary focused on what matters to you and your doctor.
Elsevier Resumes Review of Debated Hydroxychloroquine COVID-19 Research
Elsevier has reignited an examination of a controversial study on hydroxychloroquine's impact on COVID-19 patients, originally published in *The Lancet*. The research, which significantly influenced global health policies, faced intense criticism over methodology and data reliability provided by Surgisphere. This renewed investigation aims to clarify the study's integrity and its influence on public health decisions.
- July 30 2024
- Tony Newman
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- Elsevier Hydroxychloroquine COVID-19 Surgical Research
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