First FDA-Approved Cannabis Drug Now Available in U.S.
Epidiolex is a twice-daily oral solution for use in patients with two types of epileptic syndromes
10th Child Dies in Adenovirus Outbreak at N.J. Facility
So far, at least 27 children at the center have become ill
Second Hypertension Drug Recalled Due to Contamination
Some lots of irbesartan being recalled due to contamination with suspected carcinogen
Plant-Based Diets Beneficial for Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
Significant improvements observed in emotional and physical well-being, depression, quality of life, HbA1c
American Society of Nephrology, Oct. 23-28
The Annual Meeting of the American Society of Nephrology, Kidney Week 2018 Kidney Week, the annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology,...
ASA: Patients Assume Post-Op Opioids Are Best for Pain Relief
Ninety-four percent of patients who believe they will receive opioids think they will be effective
Minimally Invasive Sx May Up Mortality in Early Cervical Cancer
Two studies show increased mortality and reduced disease-free, overall survival versus open surgery
AAD Releases New Guidelines for the Tx of Cutaneous Melanoma
Guidelines recommend surgical excision as primary treatment modality, emphasize individualized care
ASN: Aggressive Control of BP, Lipids in T2DM May Up Kidney Risk
Strict BP control, fenofibrate use may increase long-term risk for adverse kidney events in T2DM patients
ASN: High-Dose, Proactive IV Iron Noninferior in Hemodialysis
High-dose IV iron administered proactively is noninferior to low-dose iron administered reactively
