Tag: Prescription Drugs
Serelaxin Does Not Lower CV Death in Acute Heart Failure
No drop in incidence of death at 180 days or worsening of heart failure seen for hospitalized patients
Taking Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder May Up Other Med Compliance
Findings seen among those taking buprenorphine and any of five other drug classes
Patient Preferences Explored in Multiple Myeloma Treatment
All-oral regimen linked to higher satisfaction with treatment convenience in relapsed, refractory MM
DAAs Cut Deaths in Those Treated for HCV-Related Liver Cancer
Findings seen for patients receiving direct-acting antivirals with complete response to liver cancer treatment
Hypoglycemia Up With Intensive Glucose-Lowering Therapy
Intensive therapy resulted in estimated 9,578 hospitalizations, ED visits for hypoglycemia over two years
Intensive BP Therapy Not Beneficial in Nursing Home Residents
Findings seen among long-term nursing home residents with, without cognitive impairment
More U.K. Pharmacies Giving Patients Pill Organizers
Previous study showed sudden increased adherence with switch to an organizer may cause patient harm
Antipsychotic Rx Patterns in Children With ADHD Concerning
Mental health comorbidities associated with antipsychotic treatment in only half of this group
Nonpersistence, Low Adherence to BP Meds Common in Under 65s
Relative risks of nonpersistence, low adherence lower with initiation of ACEi, ARB, multiclass regimen
Cost Burden of Disease Progression High in Multiple Myeloma
For patients receiving drug therapy, economic burden substantial across lines of therapy
