National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Aug. 25-27
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Rituximab + Lenalidomide Effective in Follicular Lymphoma
Response rate, progression-free survival comparable to those seen with rituximab-chemotherapy
One in Five Pot Products Fails Potency, Purity Tests in California
Sometimes failure means a labeling change, but sometimes the product must be destroyed
Naloxone Rarely Administered by Layperson in Opioid Deaths
Bystanders present in large proportion of overdose deaths; 17.4 percent involve Rx opioids only
Oxycontin’s Maker Now Selling Drug to Curb Opioid Addiction
New anti-addiction drug is fast-acting form of buprenorphine, which helps control drug cravings
FDA Approves New Treatment for Opioid Dependence
The sublingual buprenorphine and naloxone combo should be part of a complete treatment plan
Personalized Weighting Could Enhance Hospital Rating Tools
Incorporating needs, values, preferences of patients would make rankings more useful to them
With New Persistent Opioid Use, Most Early Scripts From Surgeons
But in the longer term, the majority of opioid prescriptions come from primary care physicians
AAP Updates Recommendations for Pediatric Flu Vaccination
All children age 6 months and older, including teens, advised to undergo annual immunization
Adding Fish Oil in Pregnancy May Lead to Higher Child BMI
Supplementation linked to higher BMI z score at age 6 years but no higher proportion of obese children
