Osteonecrosis of Jaw Risk Highest for IV Bisphosphonate Use
High risk for zoledronate, denosumab mainly in prevention of skeletal-related events
Intravenous Cyclosporine Doesn’t Improve STEMI Outcomes
For patients undergoing PCI, cyclosporine doesn't prevent adverse left ventricular remodeling at 1 year
FDA Warns of Joint Pain Tied to DPP-4 Inhibitors
Agency advises users with such symptoms to contact their doctor
Lower Risk of Dabigatran-Tied Bleeding With Gastroprotection
Concomitant use of gastroprotective agents linked to lower risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
Antibiotic Use Linked to Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Researchers don't know if the drugs signal developing disease, or contribute to it
Growth Hormone May Benefit Bone Health in Older Women
But researcher says high cost, need to get shots in clinics make it an unlikely osteoporosis treatment
Parents More Likely to Use Abx for ‘Pink Eye’ vs ‘Eye Infection’
Use of label 'pink eye' linked to increased intent to use antibiotics despite their ineffectiveness
FDA Approves Repatha for Certain Patients With High Cholesterol
Approved for patients unable to get LDL cholesterol under control with current treatment options
Many Elderly Oncology Patients Taking Alternative Medicines
Associated with polypharmacy, vision impairment, and urologic comorbidities
Azithromycin Routine in Hospital Despite Risk for QTc Prolongation
Providers not considering risk of QTc-prolonging meds accumulation, authors say
