HSCT No Better Than Chemo in Philadelphia-Negative ALL
For patients ≥40 years, HSCT linked to lower cumulative incidence of remission, worse mortality
Cannabis Use Over the Long Term Can Lead to Gum Disease
Besides gum health, researchers assessed lung function, risk factors for heart disease, diabetes
Short-Term Risk of Arrhythmia Up With New ADHD Rx
Researchers find slightly higher chance of irregular heartbeat shortly after starting methylphenidate
May 2016 Briefing – Pharmacy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pharmacy for May 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Vigilance Urged for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Heparin should be terminated on suspicion of HIT; alternative anticoagulants recommended
Prophylactic Antibiotics Cut Risk of Anti-EGFR Skin Rash
Systematic review shows reduction in risk of developing a skin rash with prophylactic antibiotics
More Evidence That Air Pollution Raises Blood Pressure
Hypertension risk up for both short-term and long-term exposure
Many Parents Know Too Little About Their Child’s Asthma Meds
Only half surveyed knew what drugs were prescribed, how to use them
Flu Vaccine Can Help Keep Heart Failure Patients Out of Hospital
Vaccination tied with lower risk of hospitalization for cardiovascular diseases, respiratory infections
Possible Benefit Found for Betrixaban in Acutely Ill
No significant difference versus enoxaparin in prespecified primary efficacy outcome
