H3N2 Mutation to Blame for Low Efficacy of 2014-15 Flu Vaccine
Strain of H3N2 virus that was circulating did not match strain used in vaccine
Many Primary Care Physicians Misinformed About Opioids
Nearly half questioned were misinformed about potential for abuse
Statin Use Linked to Improved Post-Surgical Outcomes
Larger controlled study needed to further investigate potential benefits
Indiana Lifts Ban on Needle Exchange to Curb HIV Outbreak
Surge in needle use in rural Indiana linked to inappropriate prescribing of opioid medications
Steroid Avoidance May Not Help Reduce Posttransplant Diabetes
Limited effect among adult patients during five years following kidney transplantation
Methadone Linked to Initial QTc Prolongation in Chronic Pain
Nonsignificant increase in QTc in first month after initiating methadone, which does not persist
SCOTUS Upholds Subsidies for Affordable Care Act
Ruling preserves tax credits for 6.4 million people in 34 states
Prenatal Exposure to H2 Blockers, PPIs Ups Asthma Risk
Small but significantly increased risk of asthma in offspring; higher risk with greater exposure
‘Smart Insulin Patch’ Holds Promise for T1DM
Patch contains glucose-regulated vesicles, which are loaded with insulin, sensitive to hypoxia
Intradermal HBV Vaccine Efficient for Intramuscular Nonresponders
No reports of adverse events with intradermal recombinant HBsAg-based vaccine
