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Biomarkers Help Identify CHF Patients Needing Med Titration
Using biomarkers to titrate CHF meds may better improve mortality vs. generic titration of all patients
ASA: Combo of BP, Cholesterol Meds Tied to Reduced Stroke Risk
44 percent drop in stroke for those with intermediate CVD risk receiving candesartan/HCTZ, rosuvastatin
Prescribing of Opioids Adds to Patient Satisfaction With Care
Findings strongest with higher opioid use among patients with musculoskeletal conditions
Adjunct Zonisamide Beneficial in Dementia With Lewy Bodies
Zonisamide as an adjunct to levodopa improves parkinsonism without worsening cognitive function
Anticoagulation Guidance Issued for Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Recommendations for heparin dosing and monitoring, contraindications and alternatives, reversal
Confusion Common in Seniors Prescribed Antibiotics for UTI
Confusion independently associated with receipt of antibiotics for UTI in nursing home residents
Greater Prior Authorization Requirements Seen for PCSK9i Rx
PA requirements are more extensive for PCSK9is than for other cardiometabolic drugs
LDL-C Still High in Autosomal Recessive Hypercholesterolemia
Increase in use of high-intensity statin, ezetimibe; only 23.1 percent reach LDL-C of <100mg/dL
Reminder, Recall Systems Improve Immunization Uptake
Based on high certainty evidence, postcards, text messages, auto-dialer improve receipt of vaccines
Pharmacist Participation in Stroke Response Cuts Door➜Needle Time
Pharmacist helps reduces DTN time by median 23.5 min; ups percent of patients meeting ≤60 min goal
