ASCO Updates Guidelines for Antiemetics During Chemo
Oral combination of netupitant and palonosetron beneficial for prevention of nausea and vomiting
Prescribing Drugs ‘Off-Label’ Can Pose Serious Safety Risks
Study raises concerns about using meds to treat conditions for which they weren't approved
October 2015 Briefing – Pharmacy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pharmacy for October 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Ranolazine Bests Old School Antianginal Medications
Older medications show greater odds for revascularization, higher ER rates
Fish Oil Supplementation Doesn’t Cut Inflammatory Markers
Supplementation with EPA+DHA doesn't reduce markers of inflammation in healthy adults
Income Level Doesn’t Substantially Impact CPAP Use
Research suggests obstacles other than financial are primarily responsible for low uptake
AAFP Encourages Family Doctors to Consider Prescribing Naloxone
Coprescription urged for patients, family members, close friends when patient at risk of overdose
Chronic Pain Conditions Cost $32K Per Patient Annually
Outpatient visits (mean of nearly 19 visits per year per patient) primarily drive costs
Synchronized Prescription Renewal Process Saves Time
Renewing all patient's stable medications for 12 to 15 months can save time and money
Doctors May Wait Too Long to Up Rx for Severe Acne
Research suggests many patients staying on antibiotics too long
