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Many systematic review protocols in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews do not include adverse event reporting

Many Systematic Reviews Do Not Fully Report Adverse Events

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Of 146 protocols analyzed, 65 percent fully reported adverse events as intended by the protocol
Increased bonus size for physicians caring for patients with chronic disease is associated with improvements in care quality

Larger Physician Bonus May Improve Care in Chronic Disease

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No further improvement seen with behavioral economic principles of increased social pressure, loss aversion
In 2017

Health Care Spending Per Person Increased to $5,641 in 2017

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Spending per person increased 4.2 percent from 2016 to 2017; utilization increased 0.5 percent
Among men

Low Fitness, Obesity Linked to Later Disability Pension

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Being moderately or highly fit as teen linked to lower risk for later receipt of disability pension in men
In a drug industry first

Johnson & Johnson to Provide Drug Prices in TV Ads

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Drug list prices, typical out-of-pocket costs will appear on screen at end of commercials
Chronic rhinosinusitis is associated with incidence of depression and anxiety

Chronic Rhinosinusitis Linked to Depression, Anxiety

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Higher hazard ratios found for depression, anxiety for patients with CRS without nasal polyps

January 2019 Briefing – Allergy

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for January 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
The first generic form of the Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder) inhaler has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves First Generic Version of Advair for Asthma, COPD

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Medication approved to treat children aged 4 or older with asthma, adults with asthma or COPD
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements do not appear to improve asthma control in teens and young adults who are overweight or obese

No Asthma Benefit Seen With n3PUFA in Overweight Teens

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Overweight/obese teens, young adults taking supplements do not have improved asthma control
In a report published in the January issue of Value in Health

Report IDs Areas Lacking Good Practice in Health Tech Assessment

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Three areas include defining organizational aspects, use of deliberative process, examining impact