American College of Chest Physicians, Oct. 19-23
The 85th Annual Meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians The annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians was held...
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FDA Labeling Restriction Quickly Reflected in Oncology Practice
FDA label change linked to decrease in immunotherapy use, increases in chemotherapy use, PD-L1 testing
Spironolactone Noninferior in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Spironolactone noninferior to eplerenone for preserving cardiac contractility in boys with Duchenne
Predictors of Immune Response to Hep B Shot ID’d in Lymphoma
Dose and frequency of vaccination, sex, Ann Arbor stage, ibrutinib impact immunity effects of vaccine
Postop Antibiotics Cut Infections After Facial Plastic Surgery
However, longer duration of antibiotics not tied to further decreases in infections
One Lot of Generic Form of Xanax Recalled Due to Potential Contaminate
So far, Mylan says it has not received any reports of harm caused by the recalled lot
Psychotherapy for Depression May Be Cost-Effective Over Time
No clear superiority seen on cost basis for second-generation antidepressants versus cognitive therapy
Outcomes Poor With Medical Care From Fraud, Abuse Perpetrators
Mortality and emergency hospitalization rates higher in Medicare beneficiaries with FAP exposures
CDC: Drugs Involved in Overdose Deaths Varied Regionally in 2017
Overdose deaths involving fentanyl or cocaine higher in regions east of Mississippi River
