Bowel Function Index Valid for Opioid-Induced Constipation
Three-item index is psychometrically valid, responsive to symptom severity
CYP2C19 Polymorphism Impacts Response to PPI Tx in GERD
Meta-analysis shows lower efficacy rates to proton pump inhibitors for rapid metabolizer genotype
Many First-Time Mothers Need More Accurate Vaccine Info
11 percent intend to spread out the recommended inoculations, survey finds
Two States to Allow Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control
Contraceptives prescribed by pharmacists will be covered by insurance
Plasmid-Mediated Polymyxin Resistance Identified
Emergence of plasmid-mediated polymyxin resistance mechanism ID'd in Enterobacteriaceae
Terlipressin Therapy Can Induce Hyponatremia
Case report describes 41-year-old man with variceal rebleeding treated with terlipressin
Slow Uptake of Women’s Libido-Boosting Pill
In contrast to sildenafil, only 227 prescriptions written for flibanserin in first few weeks
FDA Approves Ninlaro for Multiple Myeloma
New oral medication blocks certain enzymes, hindering cancer-cell growth
HIV Prophylaxis to 12 Months Protects Breastfeeding Infants
Both lopinavir-ritonavir, lamivudine linked to very low rates of HIV-1 postnatal transmission
Aetna Offers Targeted Health Plans for Diabetes Care
Plans include low copay for specialist visits related to diabetes, free supplies, financial incentives
