FDA: Some Rx Drugs May Become Available Without Seeing a Doctor
Patients could use phone app to help determine if they can obtain a medication without a prescription
Trials Supporting FDA Approval of Breakthrough Drugs Examined
Pivotal trials supporting these approvals often lack randomization, double-blinding, control groups
High Frequency of Digital Media Use Linked to ADHD Symptoms
Modest but significant link seen between higher frequency of media use, subsequent symptoms in teens
Problem Solving Helps Prevent Depression in Low-Income Moms
Problem-solving education appears to work by decreasing perceived stress in low-income mothers
Alternative Payment Models Should Include Precision Medicine
APMs should be encouraged to integrate precision medicine approaches, personalize patient care
Multiple Factors to Consider When Selecting NSAID for Arthritis
Effectiveness, concurrent health conditions, and frequency of use of NSAID should be considered
Preoperative Opioids Used by 23.1 Percent of Surgical Patients
Odds of pre-op opioid use up with age 31 to 40 years, tobacco use, illicit drug use, depression
Brief Safety Plan Intervention in ER Can Cut Suicidal Behavior
ER-based intervention plus follow-up phone calls can also up outpatient mental health visits
FDA Establishes New Task Force on Drug Shortages
Task force charged with advancing long-term solutions to prevent shortages
Shared Decision-Making Approach to Zika Best for Travelers
Helping travelers to weigh risks versus importance of travel might be most effective prevention method
