AAP: Social Media Companies Must Curb Spread of Vaccine Myths
American Academy of Pediatrics is reaching out to social media companies
FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb Resigns
Gottlieb's signature effort has been tighter scrutiny, enforcement of e-cigarette industry
Program in Peds Rheumatology Clinic Ups Education on Teratogenic Rx
Findings seen among girls, women of childbearing age prescribed teratogenic meds
Recommendations Developed for Ulcerative Colitis Management
Guidelines address diagnosis, treatment, and overall clinical management of adult patients
Studies Look at Ways to Reduce Depressive Episodes in Obese
Integrated intervention associated with decline in body mass index, depressive symptoms
Multidimensional Approach Cuts Unneeded Drug-Drug Interaction Alerts
Number of interruptive DDI alerts substantially decreased as result of alert refinement efforts
Pneumococcal Vaccination at Age 50 Prevents the Most Disease
But cost of giving pneumococcal vaccines to all 50-year-olds exceeds $250,000 per QALY
Low-Dose Aspirin Does Not Cut Death From Prostate Cancer
But during extended exposure periods of at least five years, low-dose aspirin may cut mortality
MMR Not Linked to Autism in Danish Cohort Study
No increased risk observed after MMR in those with sibling autism history, autism risk factors
Eli Lilly to Sell Cheaper Version of Insulin Drug
'Authorized generic' of Humalog 100 to sell for $137.35 per vial, 50 percent lower than list price
