Average of 8.8 Inactive Ingredients Found in Oral Medications
Overall, 92.8 percent of oral solid medications contain at least one potential allergen
ACC: Dietary Cholesterol Ups Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Findings show dose-response increase in risk for cardiovascular disease, all-cause mortality
2011 to 2015 Saw Increase in Psychiatric ED Visits for Youth
Largest increases in emergency department visits seen for teens, African-Americans, Hispanic patients
In Utero Ultrafine Particle Exposure Tied to Asthma in Offspring
Link independent of exposure to other air pollutants, including PM2.5 and NO2
ACC: Adherence to Statins Low Among Patients With ASCVD
Adherence linked to significantly reduced risk for MACE, but only 6.4 percent had optimal compliance
Multiple Layers of Protection Recommended to Prevent Drowning
Pediatricians should be aware of leading causes of drowning, should tailor prevention guidance
Opioid Prescriptions Dropped for New Users From 2012 to 2017
Decline seen in number of providers initiating opioid therapy in any patients who have not used opioids
Mental Health Issues Have Risen in Teens, Young Adults
Rates of depressive episodes, serious psychological distress, suicide-related outcomes have increased
Guidelines Developed for Polymyxin Antibiotic Use
Polymyxin B recommended for routine use in invasive infections; colistin preferred for lower UTI
ASCO: Guidelines Released for Early Detection, Treatment of CRC
Stratified guidelines emphasize optimal detection methods and treatments of colorectal cancer
