Pharmacy Programs to ID Opioid Abuse Effective, but Underused
Monitoring program in Maine was only used by 56 percent of pharmacists
Gastric Bypass Cuts Hormonal Responses to Hypoglycemia
Reductions in glucagon, cortisol, catecholamine, and sympathetic nerve responses to hypoglycemia
Few Young Males Receive HIV Testing at Physician Office Visits
HIV test performed at 1.0 percent of visits made by young males; higher rates for blacks, Hispanics
Omega-3s Tied to Lower Risk of Fatal Coronary Heart Disease
Plant-based, seafood-based omega-3s associated with 10 percent lower risk of fatal CHD
End-of-Life Care Received Varies Based on Type of Disease
Cancer and dementia patients get more access to palliative care
Coprescribing Naloxone to Opioid Users Helps Reduce ER Visits
Finding supports naloxone prescriptions for patients taking opioids for chronic pain
Too Many Elderly, Terminal Patients Getting Unnecessary Tx
Doctors, caregivers must be able to better recognize when death is imminent and unavoidable
FDA Approves Epclusa for Chronic Hepatitis C
Combination drug treats six major strains of hepatitis C virus infection
Two Vaccines Deemed Feasible Against Zika Virus Infection
Two candidates provided protection after just one dose; clinical trials planned for later this year
Health Care Workers’ Gloves Strong Source of Contamination
Clear evidence that gloves of health care workers contaminate hospital surfaces with bacteria
