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Over Half of Patients Have Suboptimal Response to Statins
Suboptimal responders have increased risk for incident cardiovascular disease
Intensive BP Lowering May Up Cognitive Decline in Elderly
For those on antihypertensive treatment, cognitive decline greater with SBP <130 versus >150 mm Hg
AEDs Tied to Higher Pneumonia Risk in Alzheimer Patients
Risk for pneumonia highest within first month of antiepileptic drug use but persists through two years
Metformin May Cut Risk for Prematurity, Miscarriage in PCOS
But no significant differences seen in gestational DM risk between metformin users, nonusers
Standardizing Demographics Ups Accuracy of Patient Matching
Standardization of address and last name improved sensitivity from 81.3 to 91.6 percent
Canagliflozin Seems Effective for Patients With T2DM, Kidney Disease
Reductions seen in risk for kidney failure, cardiovascular disease with canagliflozin versus placebo
WHO: Congo Ebola Outbreak Still Not a Global Emergency
Outbreak, which began on Aug. 1, 2018, is second deadliest in history
Pharmacy Practice Managers Report Frequent Drug Shortages
More than one-third of respondents reported no administrative methods for responding to shortages
ACR Issues Position Statements on Drug Pricing, Step Therapy
Statements emphasize need for safe, convenient, affordable access to rheumatology treatments
FDA Approves Personalized Tx for Metastatic Bladder Cancer
Balversa indicated for treatment of bladder cancer with FGFR3 or FGFR2 genetic alteration
