Rx Size Predicts Persistent Opioid Use After Cardiothoracic Surgery
Patients prescribed more than 450 oral morphine equivalents have more new persistent opioid use
Opioid Addiction Treatment Used More in States That Expanded Medicaid
Fivefold increase seen in Medicaid-covered prescriptions for buprenorphine during 2011 to 2018
Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Outbreak Characterized
255 cases of infection identified in 32 states; infections linked to consumption of soft cheese, beef
Coverage With HPV Vaccine Continuing to Increase in Boys
Teens whose parents received a provider recommendation had higher coverage with HPV vaccine
Taking Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder May Up Other Med Compliance
Findings seen among those taking buprenorphine and any of five other drug classes
Women With Diabetes More Likely Than Men to Not Take Meds as Prescribed
Younger adults more likely to not take meds as prescribed and to ask for lower-cost medication
Serelaxin Does Not Lower CV Death in Acute Heart Failure
No drop in incidence of death at 180 days or worsening of heart failure seen for hospitalized patients
Oral Antibiotic Use Linked to Risk for Colorectal Cancer
Risk for colon cancer increased, risk for rectal cancer reduced in association with oral antibiotic use
Mobile Stroke Unit Speeds Access to Intraarterial Thrombectomy
Prehospital management on MSU speeds access versus EMS, but difference attenuated since 2014
Patient Preferences Explored in Multiple Myeloma Treatment
All-oral regimen linked to higher satisfaction with treatment convenience in relapsed, refractory MM
