Acid Suppression Medications Up C. difficile Risk in Children
Increased risk for children aged younger than 1 and for those aged 1 to 17 years
Variability Identified in Bridging Practices Among Pharmacists
In some scenarios, significant differences with varying levels of experience, residency training
VA/DoD Release Guidelines for Dyslipidemia Management
Key features include elimination of treatment targets, additional testing only when rationale clear
FDA Approves New Antiplatelet Drug for Patients Undergoing PCI
Kengreal prevents blood platelets from accumulating during percutaneous coronary intervention
ACOG: Doctors Should Urge Against Prenatal Marijuana Use
Recommendation notes evidence has shown it can affect infant brain development
Subclinical Hypothyroidism Ups DM Risk Only With Statin Use
No increased risk for patients with hypothyroidism treated with thyroid hormone replacement therapy
Medical Identity Theft Incidents Increasing
Increase of 21.7 percent in incidents since last report; theft is costly to consumers
Idarucizumab Deemed Effective for Dabigatran Reversal
Findings among patients with serious bleeding or who require an urgent procedure
Forgoing Bridging Anticoagulation Noninferior in A-Fib
Findings in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing elective operation, invasive procedure
Medications Can Increase Risk of Heat-Related Illness
Mechanisms include diuresis and electrolyte imbalance, sedation and cognitive impairment
