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Inhaled combined budesonide-formoterol used as needed is beneficial for mild asthma

Budesonide-Formoterol Used As Needed Beneficial in Mild Asthma

Superior to terbutaline with respect to asthma control, non-inferior to budesonide for exacerbations
The combination of clopidogrel and aspirin is associated with reduced risk of major ischemic events but increased risk of major hemorrhage among patients with minor ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack

Clopidogrel + Aspirin Cuts Ischemic Events in Stroke, TIA

However, combination is associated with increased risk of major hemorrhage within 90 days
Lucemyra (lofexidine hydrochloride) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat symptoms of opioid withdrawal.

FDA Approves Non-Opioid Treatment for Opioid Withdrawal

Lucemyra is an oral selective alpha 2-adrenergic receptor agonist
A nonprofit manufacturer could help keep generic drug prices down and maintain their supply

Nonprofit Manufacturer Could Keep Generic Drug Costs Down

Nonprofit manufacturer will pursue cost-plus strategy to cover costs, maintain financial viability
The addition of cannabidiol to conventional antiepileptic medication is associated with a reduction in the frequency of drop seizures among patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

Addition of Cannabidiol May Cut Drop Seizures in Lennox-Gastaut

Addition of cannabidiol to conventional antiepileptic meds linked to drop in frequency of seizures
For patients with ischemic stroke with an unknown time of onset

Alteplase Good for Ischemic Stroke With Unknown Onset Time

Better functional outcomes with alteplase, but small increased rate of intracranial hemorrhage
For patients with episodic migraine

Fremanezumab Linked to Fewer Monthly Migraine Days

For episodic migraine patients, reduction in number of migraine days with monthly dosing, single dose
A shower cream and a body lotion with physiological lipids are effective in improving skin hydration in patients with dry skin

Shower Cream, Body Lotion Combo Improves Atopic Dry Skin

Physiological lipids in the products restore skin barrier function, hydration
For pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery

Early Post-Op APAP Exposure May Cut AKI Risk in Peds Cardiac Sx

Early acetaminophen exposure after pediatric cardiac surgery may reduce rate of acute kidney injury
Childhood cancer survivors frequently have clinical abnormalities attributable to peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral Neuropathy Common in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Long-term neurotoxicity was more frequently seen with cisplatin than with vinca alkaloids