Treatment for Hereditary Breast Cancer Not Always Guideline-Concordant
Treatment seems less in line with practice guidelines, particularly for radiation therapy and chemotherapy
February 2020 Briefing – Pharmacy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pharmacy for February 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
Focus on Vaccinating Elderly May Not Be Enough for Flu Protection
Strategies prioritizing vaccination for elderly persons seem not to reduce hospitalizations, mortality
CDC Makes Changes to Coronavirus Testing Efforts
Changes come after whistleblower complaint and community-acquired case in California
Varenicline Seems Safe for Adults Without Depression
Risk for CV, neuropsychiatric hospitalizations lower for varenicline versus nicotine replacement therapy
Patients Report Cannabis Eases Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis
More than one-third of MS patients with spasticity report current cannabis use
HIV-Infected Youth Less Likely to Achieve Viral Suppression
Findings seen in large national sample of youth despite similar rates of linkage to care as adults
Statin Use May Reduce Mortality in High-Risk Prostate Cancer
Statin use alone or in combination with metformin tied to lower all-cause, prostate cancer mortality
Vitamin D Tied to Back Problems in Postmenopausal Women
Serum vitamin D concentration <10 ng/mL may be marker of back pain, lumbar disc degeneration
Assisting Medication Continuity Cuts Readmissions for Seniors
Interventions that bridge care transitions most likely to impact medication continuity in older adults
