Tag: Prescription Drugs
Clinical Evidence Synopsis Published for T2DM
Adding sulfonylurea or metformin to insulin decreases HbA1c about 1%
Screening Tools Identify Potentially Inappropriate Meds
However, substantial proportion of PIMS identified in internal medicine ward are not clinically relevant
Glycemic Control Up With Oral Semaglutide in Type 2 Diabetes
Phase 3 studies next to assess longer-term/clinical outcomes, safety
Venovenous Hemodiafiltration Improves Metformin Toxicity
Case report describes treatment of female patient who attempted suicide with metformin overdose
Many College Students Believe Stimulants Can Boost Grades
More frequent use of alcohol, marijuana also tied to increased likelihood of prescription stimulant use
High Sustained Response Rate for Glecaprevir, Pibrentasvir in HCV
12-week therapy results in high rate of sustained virologic response for patients with CKD, hepatitis C
3MR Intervention Effective for Discontinuing Inappropriate Meds
Multidisciplinary Multistep Medication Review is effective for use in frail nursing home residents
Rate of Adverse Effects for Dapagliflozin Similar to Placebo
Although genital infections, renal function AEs found more frequently with dapagliflozin than placebo
Stronger Nocebo Effect When Inert Rx Labeled As Expensive
Neural interactions between cortex, brainstem, and spinal cord mediate this effect
Most Cancer Drugs Approved in Europe Show No Survival Benefit
Even in the postmarketing period, half of cancers have no evidence of significant survival gain
