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Concomitant administration of inactivated influenza vaccine and pneumococcal conjugate vaccine or diphtheria-tetanus-acellular-pertussis-containing vaccine is associated with an increased risk of febrile seizures

Risk of Febrile Seizures Up With Vaccine Combos

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Administration of IIV3 on same day as PCV or DTaP-containing vaccine linked to increased risk
Intensive treatment nearly doubles the risk of severe hypoglycemia requiring medical attention in clinically complex patients

Severe Hypoglycemia Risk Nearly Doubles With Intensive T2DM Tx

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Findings for clinically complex patients with type 2 diabetes
Antacids that contain aspirin may cause stomach or intestinal bleeding in rare cases

Serious Bleeding Risks Linked to OTC Antacids Containing Aspirin

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Alka Seltzer, Bromo Seltzer among over-the-counter products vulnerable patients should avoid, FDA says
Colorectal cancer patients who take low-dose aspirin may have better survival odds

More Evidence That Low-Dose Aspirin Ups Survival in CRC

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Most benefit seen for those taking the drug before their cancer diagnosis
Cancer survivors in the United States reached record numbers this year -- 15.5 million -- and the American Cancer Society predicts they'll total more than 20 million in another decade. The report

15.5 Million Americans Now Surviving Cancer

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But better tools needed to support their long-term recovery, researchers say
Severely obese patients may have a higher risk of certain complications after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery than normal-weight patients

Post-CABG Infection Risk Up Significantly for Severely Obese

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Excess weight also linked to extended hospital stays, researchers find
Too few patients are being prescribed any of the three available medications used to treat opioid use disorder in the 30 days after hospital discharge

Meds to Treat Opioid Addiction Significantly Underused

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In 2013, just 17 percent were given medications like naltrexone after hospital discharge
A significant number of patients continue to take prescription opioids many months after joint replacement surgery

Many Still on Opioids Six Months After Total Joint Arthroplasty

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Study findings highlight growing epidemic
For older adults with knee osteoarthritis

Spironolactone No Benefit for Knee OA in Older Adults

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No improvements seen in symptoms, physical function, or health-related quality of life
Both hypocaloric diet and exercise reduce visceral adiposity (VAT)

Hypocaloric Diet, Exercise Both Reduce Visceral Adiposity

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Diet linked to larger weight loss, while exercise linked to greater decrease in visceral adiposity