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Most cancer drugs that enter the market in Europe have no evidence of benefit for survival or quality of life

Most Cancer Drugs Approved in Europe Show No Survival Benefit

Even in the postmarketing period, half of cancers have no evidence of significant survival gain
The World Health Organization has suspended use of the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine in a clinical trial of treatments of COVID-19 after a study revealed that patients taking the drug are at increased risk for death and serious heart problems.

WHO Suspends Testing of Hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 Patients

In light of recent findings, hydroxychloroquine arm of WHO global study paused temporarily
More than one-quarter of college students report believing that nonmedical use of prescription stimulants can improve academic performance

Many College Students Believe Stimulants Can Boost Grades

More frequent use of alcohol, marijuana also tied to increased likelihood of prescription stimulant use
The Norfolk Arthritis Register has released an interim report on the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on people living with inflammatory arthritis who were advised to shelter at home due to increased vulnerability to COVID-19 because of medications.

Arthritis Patients Needing to Shelter in Place Require More Support

Survey finds many experiencing increased symptoms, less physical activity, emotional issues
Pharmacist feedback and education is effective at reducing prescription writing errors by junior doctors in an inpatient setting

Pharmacist Education May Cut Junior Doctor Prescription Errors

Regular and targeted feedback by pharmacists reduces Rx errors; effect of e-learning tools unclear
Diabetes disease management through a pay-for-performance program cuts diabetes-related

Pay for Performance Cuts Mortality in Diabetes Patients

Program associated with lower risk for mortality, but not cancer incidence
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of May 18 to 22

Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup

Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of...
Based on data from mouse models and humans

Gastric Acid Suppression May Promote Liver Injury

Expansion of intestinal Enterococcus faecalis in mice exacerbates ethanol-induced liver disease
For patients with mild Alzheimer's disease

Solanezumab Doesn’t Affect Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s

No difference between the drug and placebo in change in ADAS cognitive subscale score at week 80
A Michigan woman who defied a court order and refused to have her son vaccinated has received a prison sentence.

Michigan Woman Gets Jail Time for Refusing to Vaccinate Son

Ruling is the latest round in a long-running custody fight