Birth Control Pills Recalled Over Potential Pregnancy Risk
Active capsules and inactive placebos may have been packaged out of order
FDA Approves New Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis
First oral medication approved for chronic use in moderate-to-severe active ulcerative colitis
Antidepressant Prescribing Linked to Lasting Weight Gain
Risk of weight gain remained increased during at least six years of follow-up
American Urological Association, May 18-21
The American Urological Association's 2018 Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Urological Association was held from May 18 to 21 in...
Increase in Tx Candidates With 2017 Hypertension Guidelines
Increase in proportion of adults recommended for treatment; estimated decrease in CVD events, deaths
FDA Approves Palynziq for Phenylketonuria
Drug is a novel enzyme therapy for adult patients with PKU with uncontrolled blood Phe concentrations
Certolizumab Looks Promising for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis
Higher-dose certolizumab (400 mg) better at cutting symptoms than low-dose (200 mg)
Regional Anesthesia Tied to Lower Opioid Use in TKA, THA
Findings based on comparison to general anesthesia for knee and hip arthroplasty
Delay of Lactate Draws in Sepsis Ups Risk of In-Hospital Death
Systematic early lactate measurements speed antibiotic administration, improve outcomes
Burosumab May Benefit Children With X-Linked Hypophosphatemia
Decrease in mean Thacher rickets severity total score from dosing every two weeks or every four weeks
