Inpatient Hep C Consultation After Delivery Tied to Better Treatment Completion
Findings compared with traditional postpartum outpatient referral for women with HCV-affected pregnancies
FDA to Approve New Use of Cancer Drug for Autism Symptoms in Kids
Research suggests leucovorin may improve verbal communication in some children, although health leaders say that it is not a cure for autism
Receipt of Meds for Opioid Use Disorder in Jail Increases Use After Release
Receipt of MOUD in jail linked to lower postrelease risks for fatal overdose, nonfatal overdose, reincarceration
New Vaccine Panel Recommends Doctor Consults Before COVID Shots
Guidance may limit pharmacy access, where most Americans got last year’s vaccine
Hormone Replacement Therapy Patches Safer Than Oral Delivery for Women With Diabetes
Oral therapy tied to increased cardiovascular risk but not for estrogen-sensitive cancers
CDC Advisers Limit MMRV Combo Vaccine, Delay Hepatitis B Vote
The panel’s vote sparked criticism from many pediatricians and health leaders
West Coast States Issue Their Own COVID, Flu, RSV Vaccine Rules
California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington recommend COVID shots for young children, older adults and pregnant women
Aspirin Linked to Lower CRC Recurrence for Molecularly Defined Subgroup
Significantly lower incidence of colorectal cancer recurrence seen for patients with somatic alterations in PI3K pathway genes
Slightly More Than Half of Pregnant Women With Epilepsy See Neurologist in Year Predelivery
55 percent saw a neurologist in the year prior to delivery; they were more likely to be on a recommended antiseizure medication
Skin Cancer Risk Reduced for Patients Treated With Nicotinamide
Greatest effect was seen when nicotinamide was initiated after the first skin cancer
