Tag: Prescription Drugs
During Pandemic, Growth of Clinicians With X-Waivers for Buprenorphine Prescribing Slowed
Survey of 126 clinicians helps pinpoint barriers to obtaining waivers, prescribing buprenorphine
Buprenorphine Underused for OUD, Particularly Polysubstance Use
Yet, study shows buprenorphine is effective in protecting against overdose in this population
Lenacapavir Reduces Viral Load in Multidrug-Resistant HIV-1 Infection
Reduction in viral load from baseline greater with lenacapavir versus placebo among those with multidrug-resistant HIV-1 infection
TXA Seems Safe for Surgery in High-Risk Patients With IT Hip Fracture
No increased risk for mortality or thromboembolic complications seen with use of tranexamic acid among high-risk patients, entire cohort
Rare Cases of COVID-19 Relapse Seen With Pfizer Pill
Reports of symptoms returning in patients several days after completing the five-day regimen of Paxlovid
Text Message Intervention Does Not Up Meds Adherence After Heart Attack
Intervention associated with small improvements in BMI <25 kg/m2, eating at least five vegetables and two fruits/day
COVID-19 Drug Paxlovid Might Also Fight Long COVID
Series of case reports shows some success with Paxlovid in treating patients with long COVID
Panel Addresses Ezetimibe, PCSK9 Inhibitors for Reducing CV Events
Guideline shifts focus from emphasis on LDL cholesterol targets to individualized approach for lowering overall cardiovascular risk
Orteronel Misses Goal in Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer
Significant improvement seen in progression-free survival, but not overall survival, with addition of orteronel to androgen deprivation therapy
Medication Errors Reported Frequently by Home Care Service Nurses
Increased odds of not making medication-related errors found for nurses who had attended training within last two years versus longer period
