Do not start using a new medication without your doctor's advice.

Until a few years ago, almost all your patients died; now, with new medications, many are doing great, and you know you're making a difference.

No new medication has been registered for 40 years, she points out.

Still, many patients see these new medications as a miracle treatment.

What questions should I ask my health care provider before taking a new medication?

With new medications and research, this is a time for hope.

Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

We're always in line if somebody comes along with some new medication.

There is new medication out now, but it costs $1,100 a month.

"That should pay off in the years to come with new medications and other treatments."