FDA: Men Should Be Included in Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
Draft guidance that men be included in breast cancer trials issued by the FDA on Aug. 26
Novel Therapy Treats Triple-Class Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Partial response or better observed in 26 percent of patients receiving oral selinexor-dexamethasone
Antibiotic Use Tied to Higher Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Findings show a dose- or frequency-dependent association; all antibiotic classes linked to higher odds for RA
As-Needed Inhaler Use an Option for Children With Mild Asthma
Study in African-American children shows symptom-based adjustment of inhaled corticosteroids is feasible
Low-Cost, Fixed-Dose Polypill Reduces Risk for Major CV Events
Drop in risk for major cardiovascular events even greater for those with high adherence to polypill
Weight Loss Feasible Regardless of Psychiatric Meds Use
Weight loss amount similar for women taking and not taking psychiatric medications
Most HPV-Linked Cancers Due to Types Targeted by 9vHPV Vaccine
In 2012 to 2016, 92 percent of cancers attributable to HPV due to HPV types targeted by 9vHPV vaccine
Patient Confidentiality Rule Changes Aim to Fight U.S. Opioid Crisis
A patient's consent to share their information would still be required
Intensifying BP Meds at Hospital Discharge May Harm Elderly
Risk for readmissions and adverse effects higher, no long-term benefit for BP control or cardiac risk
Some Cities in Texas Susceptible to Measles Outbreaks
If vaccination rates continue to drop, considerable increase in potential outbreak predicted
