No Causal Effect of 25(OH)D on Gestational HTN, Preeclampsia
No significant correlations identified in one-sample or two-sample mendelian randomization analyses
Many Drugs Made Available Via FDA Expanded Access Programs
Half of meds ID'd in expanded access programs treat cancer; others for metabolic, endocrine diseases
Some Neonatal Risks for Lithium Exposure in Pregnancy
Increased risk of neonatal readmission and major malformations for lithium-exposed pregnancy
HbA1c Targets Should Be Personalized in Type 2 Diabetes
Target HbA1c 7% to 8% for most patients with T2DM; deintensification of tx with HbA1c <6.5%
NIH Initiative Aims to Address Opioid Misuse Over Long Term
'Helping to End Addiction Long-Term' will focus on goals of improving addiction tx and pain management
Pharmacologic Tx Should Be Used Sparingly for Reflux in Preemies
Poor evidence of efficacy and evidence of harm with pharmacologic agents for gastroesophageal reflux
Cleared Blood Glucose Monitor Systems Not Always Accurate
Six of 18 systems met predetermined accuracy standard in three of three studies
One-Third of U.S. Children, Teens Use Dietary Supplements
Trend shows growing use of alternative medicines, including melatonin, ω-3 fatty acids
Pharmacists Are Well Placed to Improve Adult Vaccination Rates
Pharmacies can address cost barriers to vaccination by providing vaccines at lower cost
Meds for Opioid Use Disorder May Reduce Mortality in OD Survivors
Minority of opioid overdose survivors receive MOUD; buprenorphine, MMT linked to reduced mortality