Darolutamide Slows Spread of Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Significant survival benefit seen, adverse events similar between darolutamide and placebo
Inappropriate Use of Fentanyl Preps Seen Despite Awareness
Claims data show many prescribed transmucosal immediate-release fentanyl were opioid-nontolerant
Discharge Opioid Rx for Heart Dz Patients May Impact Follow-Up
Findings seen in patients with admitting diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome, decompensated heart failure
Risk Factors ID’d for Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Mortality
In older patients, risk factors include advanced age, DLBCL stage, Charlson Comorbidity Index
Hospital Prices Growing Faster Than Physician Prices
Efforts to reduce health care spending should focus on hospital prices
FDA Approves First Customizable Insulin Pump
Product works by delivering insulin under the skin at set or variable rates
Medicare Patients With MS Face Higher Out-of-Pocket Rx Costs
Projected cumulative out-of-pocket spending for disease-modifying therapies for 2019 was $6,894
Rates of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Low for Denosumab-Treated Women
Invasive oral procedures associated with increased incidence of ONJ, but rate low overall
High Rates of MenB Vaccination Advised in University Outbreaks
Estimated first-dose vaccination coverage varied from 14 to 98 percent in 10 university outbreaks
CDC: Severity of Influenza Season Low Through Feb. 2, 2019
Vaccine effectiveness 47 percent against all flu virus infection associated with acute respiratory illness
