Pharmacy
Preoperative GLP-1 Agonist Use Does Not Increase Aspiration
No increase in aspiration or subsequent pneumonia seen among patients undergoing surgical procedures
AACR: Novel Personalized Vaccine Feasible for Head and Neck Cancer
Vaccination found to be safe and induces polyclonal immune responses against vaccine targets
FDA Approves Abecma for Relapsed, Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Phase 3 trial shows 51 percent reduction in the risk for disease progression or death in triple-class exposed patients
ACC: Semaglutide Beneficial in Obesity-Related Heart Failure, Type 2 Diabetes
Larger reductions seen in heart failure-related symptoms and physical limitations for patients with HFpEF, type 2 diabetes
Penicillin Allergy Can Be Delabeled by Nonallergy Providers
In a recent study, the majority of patients were delabeled with no serious allergic reactions
2020 to 2022 Saw Increase in Enrollment in Medical Cannabis Programs
Proportion of patient-reported qualifying conditions with substantial, conclusive evidence of therapeutic value decreased
FDA Approves New Antibiotic for Three Indications
Zevtera approved for S. aureus bloodstream infections, acute bacterial skin/skin structure infections, and bacterial pneumonia
ACC: Ticagrelor Monotherapy Cuts Bleeding Risk in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Lower risk for clinically relevant bleeding seen in acute coronary syndrome, with no increase in risk for MACCE
ACC: Empagliflozin Cuts Heart Failure Hospitalization Risk After AMI
Lower risks for first heart failure hospitalization, total heart failure hospitalization seen with empagliflozin
AACR: Little Benefit Seen for Cancer Drugs Given Accelerated Approval
Fewer than half of cancer drugs granted accelerated approval demonstrate clinical benefit