FDA: Tattoo Inks Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination
Symptoms of tattoo ink-associated infections include rashes, lesions in areas where ink has been applied
CDC: U.S. Measles Cases in 2019 Reach 839
Most on cruise ship under measles quarantine cleared to leave
Fournier Gangrene Is Safety Concern With SGLT2 Inhibitors
FDA identified 55 cases of FG in patients on SGLT2 inhibitors from March 2013 through January 2019
Suicide Attempts by Self-Poisoning Have Increased in Teens
Increase from 2011 to 2018 among children aged 10 to 18 years mainly driven by girls
Doctors Aware of Patient Difficulties Affording Medical Care
Three-quarters of doctors surveyed say they consider out-of-pocket costs when making clinical decisions
Prehospital Tx Guidelines May Improve Outcomes in Severe TBI
Survival to hospital discharge did not improve overall, but improvement seen for severe injury cohort
Model Predicts Counties at Risk for Measles Outbreak
Counties identified as being at risk should be targeted for enhanced surveillance, vaccination
Fatal Overdoses Reduced With Pharmacist Dispensation of Naloxone
However, greater naloxone availability tied to more nonfatal overdoses seen in emergency departments
Health Professionals Supportive of Medicinal Cannabis
However, across medicine, pharmacy, and nursing, providers need more information
Alteplase Seems Beneficial at 4.5 to 9.0 Hours After Stroke
Trial terminated because of loss of equipoise after publication of positive results from previous trial
