E-Cigarettes More Effective for Smoking Cessation
One-year abstinence higher with e-cigarettes than other nicotine replacement products
Small Increase in HbA1c Seen With Switch to Human Insulin in T2DM
No increase in serious hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia after switch from analogue to human insulin
FDA Approves First Generic Version of Advair for Asthma, COPD
Medication approved to treat children aged 4 or older with asthma, adults with asthma or COPD
Oral Antibiotics Noninferior to IV for Bone, Joint Infection
Noninferiority in intention-to-treat analysis; supported by complete-case, per-protocol, sensitivity analysis
Management of MS in Pregnancy Reviewed in U.K. Guideline
Pros and cons of continuing treatment throughout pregnancy should be discussed individually
Methotrexate Well Tolerated, Effective for Psoriasis in Chinese
Greater therapeutic response, fewer adverse events seen in those without psoriatic arthritis
Off-Label Uses in Dermatology Often Missing From Compendia
Only 30.7 percent of 238 treatments used to treat 22 dermatologic conditions listed in compendia
No Asthma Benefit Seen With n3PUFA in Overweight Teens
Overweight/obese teens, young adults taking supplements do not have improved asthma control
Infective Endocarditis Related to Injection Drug Use Rising
Rise in admissions for infective endocarditis tied to injection drugs paralleled rise in hydromorphone rx
Expanded Recall Announced for Ibuprofen Oral Suspension Drops
Higher levels of ibuprofen concentration found in some units may cause harm to infants
