Review Examines Inappropriate Prescribing of IV Fluids
Most common type of inappropriate prescribing is incorrect volumes and types of fluids
Early Age of Menopause Linked to Seropositivity in RA
Increased odds of seropositivity in women with menopause <45 years versus ≥45 years
GI Antispasmodic, Anticholinergic Rx Use May Raise Injury Risk
Significantly increased risk of injury seen with current use, short-term use in older adults
ADHD Rx Studied for Cognitive Boost in Menopause
Small study suggests lisdexamfetamine might help with concentration, thought organization
Personal Choice of Diet Plan May Lead to Less Weight Loss
Those assigned a food plan lost a bit more weight
Daily Milk or Dark Chocolate Linked to Cardiovascular Benefits
Benefits for as much as 3.5 ounces of chocolate a day
Direct Messaging Not Yet Widely Adopted by Physicians
Secure messaging protocol allows for easy communication; meets HIPPA privacy, security rules
Postpartum IUD Use Up With Intracesarean Placement
Proportion of IUD use up with placement during cesarean versus planned interval placement
Use of Novel Oral Anticoagulants Increasing in A-Fib
Findings in patients with atrial fibrillation hospitalized for stroke or transient ischemic attack
DMARDs May Be Underused for Low Back Pain
Drug selection, routes of administration should model other treatment protocols
