Oral Steroids Increase Infection Risk in Inflammatory Disease
Dose-response effect seen with increased infection risk even at low daily doses of oral glucocorticoids
Transfusion Dose Density Affects Myelodysplastic Syndrome Survival
Negative effect of transfusion treatment on PFS occurs at density less than 3 units/16 weeks
Antacid Use in First Year of Life Tied to Later Fracture Risk
Findings seen among healthy infants taking proton pump inhibitors alone or with histamine H2-receptor antagonists
Suicide Risk Seen Among Older Adults Living in Long-Term Care
Mental health and well-being of older adults should be addressed in these settings, authors say
Greater Long-Term Decline in Stroke Seen Among Older Adults
Continued focus on prevention efforts needed to lower risk for midlife ischemic strokes
Drug Combo Slows Progression in Advanced Breast Cancer
Results seen for alpelisib plus fulvestrant in PIK3CA-mutated, HR+, HER2− advanced breast cancer
Vyleesi Approved for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women
FDA approved Vyleesi for premenopausal women; drug administered by subcutaneous injection
Poor Oral Health Not Linked to Gastrointestinal Cancer Risk
In site-specific analyses, significant correlation seen for poor oral health with hepatocellular carcinoma
Seniors Who Develop Cancer Have Better Memory, Slower Decline
Rate of memory decline 3.9 percent slower in those with, versus those without, cancer diagnosis
FDA Expands Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Approval to Children Ages 6 to 12
Symdeko previously approved for patients ≥12 years with cystic fibrosis and certain genetic mutations
