April 2015 Briefing – Pharmacy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pharmacy for April 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Internal Medicine
Authors summarize studies published in 2014 that are relevant to practice of general internal medicine
Investigational MenB Vaccine Can Protect Individuals in Outbreak
No serogroup B meningococcal disease cases in those who received MenB vaccine in university outbreak
Sodium Nitrate, Citric Acid Effective for Anogenital Warts
High-dose treatment linked to improvement in complete clinical clearance at 12 weeks
Two New Lung Cancer Meds Show Promise in Advanced Disease
Two experimental medications target mutation that fuels treatment resistance
Intensive T1DM Control Greatly Lowers Odds of Ocular Surgery
Even modest period of tight control can lower need for eye surgery
WHO Offers Evidence-Based Folate Concentration Guidelines
For greatest decrease in neural tube defects, RBC folate concentrations should be >400 ng/mL
AAP: Guidelines Updated for Lice Infestation Among Children
American Academy of Pediatrics also gives advice on best medicines to treat infestation
Buprenorphine Given in ER Benefits Opioid Dependent
Works better than simple referrals in opioid-dependent patients, researchers say
Genetic Variations Could Hold Keys to Rheumatoid Arthritis Care
New research reveals clues to disease severity, potential outcomes
