Antidepressant Use in Seniors Linked to Risk for Hip Fracture
Odds ratio highest 16 to 30 days before Rx filled
Classification of Psoriasis Severity Depends on Definition
Authors call for international standardization defining moderate-to-severe psoriasis
December 2018 Briefing – Pharmacy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pharmacy for December 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
College Students at Increased Risk for SgB Meningococcal Dz
Students, parents, health care providers should be aware of the availability of MenB vaccines
Price of Alirocumab Would Have to Be Cut to Be Cost-Effective
Price of alirocumab would have to decrease from original cost of $14,560 to $1,974 to be cost-effective
No Increased Fracture Risk With Canagliflozin in Type 2 Diabetes
Rate of the primary outcome was similar for canagliflozin, glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist
Available Vial Sizes Can Cut Drug Waste in Weight-Based Dosing
Vial preparation sizes can be optimized to reduce drug wastage, reduce costs
U.S. Doctor Monitored for Ebola Exposure in Nebraska Hospital
So far, the American has not shown any symptoms of infection from the virus
Review Highlights Lack of Tx Options for Prurigo Nodularis
Researchers call for more randomized controlled trials to investigate systemic treatments
New Guidelines Address Care for Malignant Pleural Effusions
Recs call for ultrasounds, advise against therapeutic pleural interventions in asymptomatic patients