Some RA Treatments Up Second Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Risk
Increased risk with methotrexate, and for anti-TNF drugs in conjunction with methotrexate
Part D Enrollment Doesn’t Improve Outcomes After AMI
Half of AMI patients enrolled in Part D by hospital discharge; outcomes no better than non-enrollees
Despite Progress, Mortality Still Risk Up in Patients With T2DM
Risks vary per age, glycemic control, and renal complications
More Prescription Opioid Addicts Are Turning to Heroin
Interviews with addicts confirm desire for cheaper, more plentiful substitute
Many Seniors May Be Overtreated for T2DM, Hypertension
Physicians may be concerned about malpractice claims or performance measure variables
Flu Vaccine Slightly Less Effective in Patients on Statins
Research suggests cholesterol-lowering meds linked to lower levels of influenza antibodies in seniors
Sanofi Recalls Auvi-Q Injectors Used to Treat Anaphylaxis
Injectors may not deliver right amount of drug
Lidocaine, Hyaluronidase Mix Works Faster in Myofascial Pain
Findings following trigger point injections for treatment of myofascial pain syndrome
Review Supports LMWH for Cancer-Linked Incidental PE
VTE recurrence risk similar under LMWHs, vitamin K antagonists; risk of major hemorrhage up under VKA
Low-Dose Rifaximin Cuts Endotoxin Level in Cirrhosis
Similar reduction in serum endotoxin level for low-dose, high-dose rifaximin
