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Despite an increased proportion of Bordetella pertussis isolates lacking pertactin

Efficacy of DTaP, Tdap Holds Despite Pertactin Deficiency

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Similar estimates for DTaP, Tdap VE to other settings, despite high prevalence of pertactin deficiency
Recommendations have been developed to increase human papillomavirus vaccine uptake

ASCO Presents Guidelines for Increasing HPV Vaccine Uptake

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Oncologists should raise awareness of HPV-related cancers and role of vaccinations
There are no significant differences in occurrence of cardiovascular disease tied to treatment with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists compared with dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors

CV Risk Not Significantly Different for GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

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Findings based on large study in real-world, head-to-head comparison of other drugs
Use of the word "breakthrough" in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's expedited approval process could mislead doctors about the new drugs' actual benefits

Doctors Can Be Misled About FDA ‘Breakthrough’ Drug Designation

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Many believe meds supported by stronger evidence than the law requires to achieve designation
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends aspirin use for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer in certain adults aged 50 to 69 years

USPSTF: Aspirin Recommended for Some Aged 50 to 69 Years

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Benefits for primary prevention of CVD, CRC for certain adults aged 50 to 69 years
Venclexta (venetoclax) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia characterized by a specific chromosomal abnormality

FDA Approves Venclexta for CLL With 17p Deletion

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Drug sanctioned for chronic lymphocytic leukemia in patients with a specific chromosomal abnormality
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Exenatide Twice Daily Deemed Efficacious Across BMI Ranges

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Significant weight loss with exenatide across BMI ranges; weight increased with comparators
For healthy females

Progesterone Attenuates Drug-Induced QT Interval Lengthening

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Findings in healthy females who received progesterone or placebo for seven days
A radical proposal has been suggested for eliminating all Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers and outpatient facilities in the next 20 years

VA Commission on Care: Eliminate VA Medical Centers

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Eight veterans organizations denounce document in letter to Commission Chairwoman
Recommendations have been issued for the use of direct oral anticoagulants in obese patients; the guideline was published online March 22 in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.

Guidance Issued on Use of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Obese

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DOAC use not recommended for patients with BMI >40 kg/m² and weight >120 kg