Alteplase Good for Ischemic Stroke With Unknown Onset Time
Better functional outcomes with alteplase, but small increased rate of intracranial hemorrhage
Fremanezumab Linked to Fewer Monthly Migraine Days
For episodic migraine patients, reduction in number of migraine days with monthly dosing, single dose
Shower Cream, Body Lotion Combo Improves Atopic Dry Skin
Physiological lipids in the products restore skin barrier function, hydration
Early Post-Op APAP Exposure May Cut AKI Risk in Peds Cardiac Sx
Early acetaminophen exposure after pediatric cardiac surgery may reduce rate of acute kidney injury
Peripheral Neuropathy Common in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Long-term neurotoxicity was more frequently seen with cisplatin than with vinca alkaloids
Novel Purchasing Strategy Could Cut Medicaid Costs for HCV Meds
Strategy involves making deal with manufacturer for a lump-sum payment in return for 100 percent rebate
Prescription Med Use in Children Down Overall From 1999 to 2014
Increases in eight medication classes, including asthma and ADHD medications, contraceptives
FDA Approves ‘Biosimilar’ Drug to Treat Certain Types of Anemia
Retacrit is biosimilar to the drugs Epogen and Procrit
Practice Intervention Targeting IV Opioids May Cut Exposure
Reduction of 84 percent in intravenous opioid doses, and a 55 percent reduction in all parenteral opioids
Opioid-Related Payments Linked to Increase in Opioid Rx
Receipt of any opioid-related payment from industry in 2014 tied to increase in opioid claims in 2015
