FDA Approves ‘Biosimilar’ Drug to Treat Certain Types of Anemia
Retacrit is biosimilar to the drugs Epogen and Procrit
Dual-Hormone System May Lower Time in Hypoglycemia in T1DM
Lowest mean time in hypoglycemia seen with dual-hormone closed-loop system during exercise period
Prescription Med Use in Children Down Overall From 1999 to 2014
Increases in eight medication classes, including asthma and ADHD medications, contraceptives
Acupuncture Doesn’t Up Live Birth Rate for Women Having IVF
Acupuncture no better than sham at the time of ovarian stimulation and embryo transfer
Prevalence of Adult E-Cigarette Use Up from 2014 to 2016
Decrease in prevalence among current smokers, increased prevalence among never smokers
Novel Purchasing Strategy Could Cut Medicaid Costs for HCV Meds
Strategy involves making deal with manufacturer for a lump-sum payment in return for 100 percent rebate
Peripheral Neuropathy Common in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Long-term neurotoxicity was more frequently seen with cisplatin than with vinca alkaloids
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
Shower Cream, Body Lotion Combo Improves Atopic Dry Skin
Physiological lipids in the products restore skin barrier function, hydration
High Occupational Exercise Level Tied to Early Mortality in Men
High-level occupational physical activity linked to 18 percent increased risk of early death in men only
