Ibrutinib, Venetoclax Active in High-Risk, Seniors With CLL
Findings seen in phase 2 study of combo regimen for first-line treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia
FDA Approves First Test for Zika in Human Blood
The ZIKV Detect 2.0 IgM Capture ELISA is made by Seattle-based InBios
Inappropriate Prescribing Leads to Poor Outcomes in Older Adults
Potentially inappropriate prescribing tied to ED visits, adverse drug events, functional decline
Reading Visit Notes May Improve Medication Management
Patients say note reading helps them understand why meds are prescribed, makes them feel in control
Daratumumab Cuts Risk for Progression in Multiple Myeloma
Adding daratumumab to lenalidomide + dexamethasone beneficial for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
Recent Plateauing Seen in Prevalence of Diagnosed Diabetes
Following increase from 1990 to 2007, incidence rates significantly decreased since 2007
Antiplatelets Do Not Up Recurrence in Intracerebral Hemorrhage
In population with cerebral microbleeds, no increased risk seen for those starting antiplatelet therapy
First PI3K Inhibitor Approved for Metastatic, Advanced Breast Cancer
Piqray approved for HR-positive, HER2-negative, PIK3CA-mutated, metastatic or advanced breast cancer
FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Patients treated with Zolgensma have shown improvement in reaching developmental motor milestones
Meds for Weight Management Underutilized Among Veterans
Only 1 percent of veterans enrolled in weight management programs receive medications
