Vaccination Rates Improved With Removal of Nonmedical Exemptions
In California, MMR coverage increased in postpolicy period, while nonmedical exemptions decreased
Gabapentinoids, Opioids Combo Carries Risk for Breathing Problems
Serious breathing problems can occur in patients who use gabapentinoids with opioids or other CNS depressants
Continuing Full Induction Regimen Not Beneficial in Metastatic CRC
Maintenance therapy shows benefit versus observation in terms of PFS but not overall survival
Anifrolumab Improves Response at 52 Weeks in Lupus
Rate of composite response showing reduced disease activity higher with anifrolumab versus placebo
FDA Gives First Ebola Vaccine for Adults the Green Light
Ervebo shown to be highly effective in preventing infection in people exposed to the virus
Opioid-Related Suicides Down, Rate of Unintentional Deaths Up
Crises of opioid overdose deaths and suicide do not appear closely linked
Misuse of Nonopioid Medications Appears to Be on the Rise in U.S.
Increases seen for misuse/abuse, suicide attempts, and hospitalizations linked to gabapentin, baclofen
Antiretroviral Prescribing in Pregnancy Strays From National Guidelines
Many prescribed ARVs with insufficient evidence, not recommended for use in pregnant women with HIV
Cannabis Use Up, Especially Among Those With Depression
Study also shows declining perception of cannabis use-related risks
Addition of Maintenance Olaparib Slows Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Benefit substantial for homologous-recombination deficiency positive tumors with, without BRCA mutations
