Postoperative Infection Rate Similar Across Biologics in RA
Glucocorticoid use ups risk for hospitalized infection, prosthetic joint infection after arthroplasty
Statin Use Reduces Dementia Risk After Concussion in Seniors
Patients receiving a statin have reduced risk for dementia, independent of cardiovascular meds use
Mometasone, Tiotropium Do Not Top Placebo in Mild Asthma
And budesonide-formoterol superior to albuterol for prevention of asthma exacerbations
FDA Approves Venetoclax for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
In randomized trial, drug demonstrated statistically significant improvement in progression-free survival
First Anticoagulant Approved for Preventing VTE Recurrence in Children
Boxed warning lists risk for epidural, spinal hematomas with neuraxial anesthesia, spinal puncture
Private Insurers Pay 241 Percent of What Medicare Would Pay
RAND researchers recommend private insurers move toward fixed-price arrangements
Many Lives Could Be Saved if All Hospitals Had Grade A Rating
Patients at D, F hospitals have 91.8 percent increased risk for avoidable death compared with A hospitals
Dabigatran Does Not Beat Aspirin for Preventing Recurrent Stroke
Efficacy similar to aspirin for preventing recurrent stroke after embolic stroke of undetermined source
Recs Updated for TB Screening, Treatment in Health Care Workers
Guidelines include preplacement TB risk assessment, postexposure symptom evaluation and testing
Avelumab + Axitinib Approved for Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma
Treatment combination demonstrated longer progression-free survival versus sunitinib in randomized trial
