Access to Naloxone Eased in Louisiana, Utah
Standing orders for naloxone allow it to be dispensed to laypeople without patient-specific prescription
AAP Provides Guidance on Anaphylaxis Emergency Plans
Pediatricians suggest families of at-risk children have written action plan
FDA Issues Safety Alert for Fluid-Filled Intragastric Balloons
Some devices are over-inflating, and some have been linked to acute pancreatitis, agency says
Use of Multiple CNS-Affecting Drugs Increasing Among Seniors
Psychiatrist cautions doctors and patients to consider risks and benefits of each drug
Rise in Unsafe Practices Among Men Who Have Sex With Men
Researchers report increased beliefs that treatments prevent HIV and increased condomless anal sex
About One in Three Ob-Gyns Relocated in Past 10 Years
Relocations were mainly to urban counties, those with lower percentage of the population in poverty
Rx Adherence Reminders No More Effective at ‘Fresh Start’ Dates
No difference in proportion of days covered for birthday, new year reminders vs control reminder
Peroxide Ingestion As ‘Cleansing Agent’ Can Be Fatal
Ingestion can cause embolisms affecting the cardiac, respiratory, and neurological systems
Miscarriage Risk in Women With High hsCRP Down With Aspirin
Findings in women attempting conception with elevated hsCRP and prior pregnancy loss
Variation in Complication Rates for Term Newborns in Florida
Risk factors for unexpected complications include early-term delivery, no prenatal care, nulliparity
