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Guidelines have been updated on vaccinations in patients with multiple sclerosis; a practice guideline update summary was published online Aug. 28 in Neurology.

Guidelines Updated for Vaccination in Multiple Sclerosis

MS patients advised to follow all local vaccine standards except in case of specific contraindications
For myeloma patients with progressive disease (PD) after induction therapy

Salvage Therapy Does Not Up Survival for Progressive Myeloma

Deepening of response through salvage therapy not linked to improved progression-free, overall survival
Exposure to opioid maintenance treatment in the womb does not seem to cause additional harm to newborns

Prenatal Exposure to OMT Does Not Worsen Neonatal Outcomes

Growth parameters similar to those for newborns of women with opioid use disorders during pregnancy
Polyunsaturated fatty acids have little to no effect on the prevention or treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Have Little, No Impact on Diabetes

Review indicates little to no effect on newly diagnosed diabetes, measures of glucose metabolism
From 2006 to 2016

Prices Spike for Drugs Used to Treat Multiple Sclerosis

2006-2016 Medicare claims show 10.2-fold, 7.2-fold hikes in pharmaceutical, out-of-pocket spending
For patients with early rheumatoid arthritis and high disease activity

Combo Tx May Improve Disease Control for Some in Early RA

Improved disease control, remission, functional capacity for TNF or non-TNF plus methotrexate
The number of marijuana growers allowed to produce the drug for U.S. government-approved research will be expanded from one to 34

DEA to Approve Dozens More Growers for Marijuana Research

Added sites will provide researchers with greater variety of marijuana to study
Purdue Pharma

OxyContin Maker Offers Up to $12 Billion to Settle Opioid Claims

Potential deal has been discussed by lawyers representing Purdue and at least 10 state attorneys general
Postprescription audit and review is a feasible and effective strategy for antimicrobial stewardship in community hospitals

PostRx Antimicrobial Stewardship Feasible in Community Hospitals

Postprescription audit and review effective in settings with limited resources, expertise
Recall of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) marketing at retail stores is associated with increased subsequent ENDS initiation among youth and young adults

In-Store E-Cigarette Marketing Influences Use in Young People

Retail store electronic nicotine delivery systems marketing recall tied to increased odds of initiation