Oxybutynin Deemed Effective Treatment for Hyperhidrosis
Improvement in Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale, quality of life; side effects frequent but minor
Once-Daily 3.0 mg Liraglutide Tied to Reduction in Body Weight
Beneficial effect for once-daily subcutaneous injection, together with lifestyle counseling
Afamelanotide Beneficial in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria
Improvement in number of hours of direct exposure to sunlight without pain, quality of life
Impact of Statins on Aggression Varies by Sex
Statins generally decrease aggression in men, increase aggression in postmenopausal women
Antipsychotic Use Up for Teens, Young Adults From 2006 to 2010
No increase in use for those aged 1 to 12 years; males more likely to use antipsychotics than females
Regional Variation in Treatment of Ischemic Stroke
Region accounted for 7 to 8 percent of variation in thrombolysis treatment
Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Offer Multiple Benefits
Info in PDMP used to change clinical decisions, guide opioid prescribing, facilitate communication
Worse Survival With Chemo Dose Reduction in Ovarian Cancer
Lower average relative dose intensity linked to worse overall and ovarian cancer-specific survival
June 2015 Briefing – Pharmacy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pharmacy for June 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Sublingual Immunotherapy Offers Little Benefit for Grass Allergy
For serious seasonal allergies, shots may be more effective, researcher says
