Novel Index Predicts Survival After Chemo in Pancreatic Cancer
Systemic inflammation response index can predict time to progression and overall survival
Complementary Medicine Use Up With Chronic Conditions
Adults with two or more conditions more likely to use complementary and alternative medicine
Hospitalists Need Strategies for Providing Adequate Pain Relief
Hospitalists report limited success for management of acute exacerbations of chronic pain with opioids
ATS: Indacaterol-Glycopyrronium Cuts COPD Exacerbations
More effective than salmeterol-fluticasone for patients with history of COPD exacerbations
ASH: Studies Support Aggressive Treatment of HTN in Elderly
Latest findings from national trial show it lowers chances of heart failure, even in older adults
Fewer Self-Injury Events With Lithium for Bipolar Disorder
Patients on one of the alternative mood stabilizers were 40 percent more likely to harm themselves
FDA Issues Stronger Warning on Side Effects of Fluoroquinolones
Agency is recommending that health care providers not prescribe them for certain patients
Fall Risk Up With Initiation, Intensification of HTN Meds
Short-term fall risk up during 15 days after initiation, intensification of antihypertensive medication
CAM Use May Affect Breast Cancer Patients’ Chemo Decisions
Findings among women prescribed chemo who took dietary supplements, had higher CAM index score
Two Years of Tamoxifen Offers Long-Term Survival Benefit
Survival benefit for premenopausal women with estrogen receptor-positive primary breast cancer
