Genotype-Guided Antiplatelet Therapy Feasible, Effective
Genotype-guided therapy improves outcomes among CYP2C19 intermediate, poor metabolizers
CDC: Overdose Deaths Up Across Drug Categories in 2015 to 2016
Of 63,632 drug overdose deaths in 2016, 66.4 percent involved an opioid
Outcomes-Based Pricing Doesn’t Cut Costs of PCSK9 Inhibitors
Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio for PCSK9 inhibitor improved marginally in three refund scenarios
Older Adults Believe Marijuana Can Be Effective for Pain
Most older adults support its use when recommended by doctor; some support its use for anyone
March 2018 Briefing – Pharmacy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pharmacy for March 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Pre-Op Chronic Opioid Use Ups Poor Outcomes Post Spinal Fusion
Preoperative opioid use tied to complications, ER visits, readmission, adverse events, increased costs
Recombinant Influenza Vaccine Found to Be Safe in Children
Immunogenicity of RIV4 similar to that of inactivated vaccine, though responses to B Victoria low with both
Antibiotics, Acid-Suppressive Meds Tied to Allergic Disease
Findings for subsequent allergic disease following infant exposure in the first six months of life
Zika Vaccine Could Essentially Eliminate Prenatal Infection
Model shows vaccine is effective through a combo of direct protection, indirect transmission reduction
3, 6 Month Adjuvant CAPOX Equally Effective for Colon Cancer
FOLFOX therapy for 6 months had higher disease-free survival rate compared to 3 months of treatment
