Decrease in Pediatric S. aureus Infections Due to MRSA
During study period, decrease noted in S. aureus susceptibility to clindamycin
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Superior for Abscess
Higher clinical cure rate compared with placebo in setting in which MRSA was prevalent
AHA: Too Many Errors With Smartphone Blood Pressure App
Measurements were off four out of five times when popular mobile application was tested
Insulin Degludec/Liraglutide Noninferior to Insulin Glargine
Fixed ratio of degludec/liraglutide superior to continued titration of glargine in uncontrolled T2DM
Iron Supplement in Infancy May Benefit Motor Development
Improved gross motor test scores at age 9 months
FDA: Guidance to Help Prevent Donor-Related Zika Infection
Part of FDA's ongoing efforts to protect HCT/Ps and blood products from Zika virus transmission
SCOTUS: States Can’t Force Health Care Data Release
Supreme Court rules states can't force health insurers to turn over data
February 2016 Briefing – Pharmacy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pharmacy for February 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Pre-Op Stress Tied to Post-Op Pain, Anxiety in Scoliosis Patients
In adolescents undergoing scoliosis surgery, anxiety and depression higher before procedure
Anti-VEGF Agents Linked to Visual Acuity Improvement in DME
From baseline to two years, improvement noted with three anti-VEGF agents
