Three-Quarters of Children With ADHD Take Meds
Just under one-third of children receive both meds and behavioral therapy
CDC: Multidrug-Resistant Shigellosis Spreading in U.S.
Strain of Shigella is easily transmitted and causes tough-to-treat diarrhea, CDC says
Patients May Be Modifying Meds Due to Trouble Swallowing
Some consumers do not consult health professionals if they experience problems, before modifying meds
Fish Oil Could Possibly Interfere With Chemotherapy
Research suggests supplements, and certain fish, might reduce effect of chemotherapy
March 2015 Briefing – Pharmacy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pharmacy for March 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Metformin Use Associated With Less CRC Risk in U.S. Population
Reduction in odds of colorectal cancer, even after adjustment for health care use
Serious Adverse Drug Reactions Still Occur With Bromocriptine
Most frequent ADRs were cardiovascular; misuse was identified in most of these cases
Amiodarone Linked to Lowest Risk of Hospitalization in A-Fib
Lowest risk of atrial fibrillation hospitalization for amiodarone, greatest risk for dronedarone
Outcomes No Worse for Macrolide-Resistant Pneumonia
Macrolide-resistance has no effect on outcomes as a function of compliance with current tx guidelines
New Guidelines Issued for BP Mgmt in Coronary Artery Disease
Aim is more flexibility for those with heart disease, doctors say
