Sodium Thiosulfate Post-Cisplatin May Lessen Hearing Loss
Children with hepatoblastoma on cisplatin less likely to have hearing loss with sodium thiosulfate added
Azithromycin Cuts Pulmonary Exacerbation in CF With Early Pa
Risk of pulmonary exacerbation down for children with cystic fibrosis, early Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Insulin Glargine 300 Safe, Effective in Seniors With T2DM
Significantly lower annualized rates of documented symptomatic hypoglycemia than Gla-100
Cannabis Use Prevalence Up Across Adult Age Groups
After 2007, overall increase in adjusted odds of daily versus nondaily cannabis use for ages 12 to 64
CDC, APhA Create Guide for Community-Clinical Linkages
Guide details two types of collaborative care models that involve pharmacists, docs working together
Aspirin Use Doesn’t Cut Cancer Incidence in Older T2DM Patients
In subgroup analyses, reduced incidence of cancer seen in participants aged younger than 65 years
Vertical Mergers Could Be Challenging for Primary Care
Vertical mergers include providers, insurers, retailers, PBMs; may create new model of primary care
Coverage Policies Compared for Back Pain Medications
Utilization management common for opioids; often relies on 30-day limits rather than prior authorization
Poison Control Center Data Detail Peds Exposure to Buprenorphine
Children aged <6 have greater odds of hospital admission than teens with single-substance exposure
AMA: Docs Declare Drug Shortages Public Health Emergency
AMA calls for greater manufacturer transparency in order to prepare for disasters, mitigate shortages
