Acetaminophen Appears Lacking in Low Back Pain
And only a small, not clinically important benefit in osteoarthritis of hip/knee
Methotrexate, Cyclosporine Least Costly Meds for Psoriasis
Infliximab, ustekinumab 90 mg most costly therapies based on number needed to treat to achieve PASI 75
Misuse of Prescribed Opioids in One-Quarter
And about 10 percent of patients with prescriptions become addicted
Opioid-Induced Constipation Significant in Pain Patients
Patients surveyed about laxative use, number of bowel movements
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Routine Iron Supplementation
Task force also concludes there's too little information to recommend screening for deficiencies
SGO: Promising Research in Treatment of Ovarian Cancer
Experimental vaccine and cancer drug each slow disease progression, researchers find
An Apple a Day May Keep the Pharmacist Away
No effect on doctor visits, but a slight decrease in need for prescription meds
Glyburide in Gestational DM Linked to Complications
Associated with more infant intensive care and respiratory distress
Multiple, Inappropriate Meds Taken by Older Cancer Patients
A pharmacist-led comprehensive medication assessment can optimize meds
Individual Short-Term Responses to Antiplatelet Therapy Vary
Variability within individuals from pre-discharge to one week after discharge, but not thereafter
