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Probiotics could reduce the health care and economic burden of flu-like respiratory tract infections

Model Estimates Effect of Probiotics on Costs for Flu-Like Illnesses

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Cost savings could include reductions in respiratory tract infections, antibiotic prescriptions, sick days
Use of the widely prescribed opioid tramadol is associated with a greater risk for developing hypoglycemia compared with almost every other opioid

Use of Pain Reliever Tramadol May Up Risk for Hypoglycemia

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Retrospective analysis of adverse events reported to FDA shows risk similar to that seen with methadone
Extended peanut sublingual immunotherapy demonstrates clinically significant desensitization in children with peanut allergies

Sublingual Immunotherapy Safely Desensitizes Pediatric Peanut Allergies

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Extended therapy for up to five years safe, shows evidence of immune modulation
In updated guidelines developed by the European Society of Cardiology

ESC Guidelines Updated for Managing CVD in Diabetes

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Guidelines address lifestyle recommendations, individualized BP targets, SGLT2 inhibitor, GLP1-RA tx
Educational pop-up windows will now appear on Facebook and Instagram when people search for vaccine-related content.

New Facebook, Instagram Pop-Ups Counter Vaccine Misinformation

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Social media sites aim to counter the spread of antivaccination misinformation
Use of a response- and biology-based treatment algorithm for intermediate-risk neuroblastoma is associated with excellent survival and reduces treatment for some patients

Algorithm Based on Response, Biology Guides Neuroblastoma Tx

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Survival excellent with treatment algorithm for children with intermediate-risk neuroblastoma
A little used immunosuppression regimen may substantially improve survival following lung transplant

Underused Drug Combo May Up Survival in Lung Transplant

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No antibody induction therapy with sirolimus plus tacrolimus associated with maximal survival
Testosterone can be used for postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire dysfunction but is not recommended for other symptoms or medical conditions

Position Statement Clarifies Benefits of Testosterone Therapy for Women

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Testosterone only recommended for postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire dysfunction
A research center that will assess the use of psychedelic drugs to treat conditions such as addiction

Psychedelic Research Center Created at Johns Hopkins University

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Center has received $17 million in funding from group of private donors
Nearly $2 billion in grants to help fight the U.S. opioid epidemic will be handed out to states and local governments

White House Announces Nearly $2 Billion in Grants to Fight Opioid Epidemic

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SAMHSA will provide $932 million to every state, some U.S. territories for treatment, recovery programs