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Addition of Elotuzumab Ups PFS in Refractory Multiple Myeloma
In phase 2 trial, longer progression-free survival for elotuzumab with pomalidomide and dexamethasone
Medicaid Expansion Approved in Three Republican-Leaning States
Voters supported expansion in Utah, Nebraska, and Idaho
Naloxone Products Stay Effective Long After Expiration Date
Narcan, Evzio chemically stable for at least 10 to 12 months after listed expiration dates
Buprenorphine/Samidorphan Helpful in Refractory Depression
Consistently greater reduction in MADRS score from baseline seen for BUP/SAM versus placebo
Stratifying by Severity May Allow Shorter TB Tx Regimens
Those with minimal disease may be cured with a four-month versus six-month treatment regimen
AHA: After 2007 Recs, Increase Seen in Infective Endocarditis
Twenty percent drop in antibiotic prophylaxis, 177 percent increase in IE incidence for high-risk
CDC Director Says Congo Ebola Outbreak May Be Uncontainable
Outbreak in North Kivu province is in its fourth month, and there have been nearly 300 cases
Most Meds Affecting Neurotransmitters Not Linked to Autism Risk
Prenatal exposure to 5 groups of meds had nominally significant links to ASD
AHA: Opioid Use Appears to Up Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
Opioid prescription independently tied to likelihood of having atrial fibrillation in cohort of young veterans
Majority of Internists Still Have Financial Ties to Industry
Most common benefits received were drug samples and food and beverage
