Slow Uptake of Women’s Libido-Boosting Pill
In contrast to sildenafil, only 227 prescriptions written for flibanserin in first few weeks
Yoga May Help Maintain Quality of Life for Prostate Cancer Patients
Small study shows those undergoing radiation therapy had fewer side effects, less fatigue
Relative Survival Up Over Time for Stage I to III Cervical Cancer
Survival up for those diagnosed in 2009 versus 2000, 1990, 1983; no change for stage IV tumors
Factors ID’d That Predict Antibiotic Rx in Pediatric URI
Non-pediatrician clinicians, white race/ethnicity, age 12 to 18 years predict antibiotic prescription
Diabetes Predicts Worse Survival in Renal Cell Carcinoma
For patients with diabetes, poor glycemic control linked to higher risk of postoperative progression
Maintenance of LDL, HbA1c Goals With Pharmacist-Led Program
LDL-C, HbA1c goals maintained after veterans with T2DM discharged from pharmacist-managed clinic
Social Jetlag Tied to Prediabetes, Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Misalignment of sleep timing associated with metabolic risk factors, even after adjustment
Bright Light Therapy Might Also Treat Nonseasonal Depression
Treatment for seasonal affective disorder could have broader application
Most IV HTN Meds Ordered for Patients With SBP <180 mm Hg
Drugs administered in patients with uncontrolled BP for levels not linked to immediate CV risk
FDA Approves Narcan Nasal Spray to Counter Opioid Overdose
First-of-its-kind drug sanctioned to reverse effects of heroin or oxycodone use
