Bariatric Surgery Linked to Discontinuing Diabetes Meds
Six-year antidiabetes treatment initiation rate also much lower after bariatric surgery
Automated Central System Offers Time Savings for Pharmacists
Cart-fill process using new automated system is more efficient, frees up time for other roles
Opioids Plus Acetaminophen, Ketorolac Cost-Effective Post-Sx
In children having scoliosis surgery, combo is linked to reduced opioid intake compared with opioids alone
Metformin After Induction Tx May Preserve Beta-Cell Function
Also associated with better glycemic control than repeat intensive insulin therapy after induction IIT
Rise in Use of Antihypertensives in Delivery With Preeclampsia
Treatment trend associated with decreased risk of maternal stroke over same time period
Pimavanzserin Cuts Alzheimer’s Psychosis at Six Weeks
Significantly greater reduction in NPI-NH psychosis score at 6 weeks versus placebo, but not at 12 weeks
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Vaccine Promising for Cancer
iPSC vaccine prevented tumor growth in syngeneic murine breast CA, mesothelioma, melanoma models
Nusinersen Beneficial in Later-Onset Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Significant improvement in motor function compared with sham procedure among children with SMA
FDA Approves Erleada to Treat Non-Metastatic Prostate Cancer
First FDA-approved treatment for non-metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer
Losartan May Improve Endothelial Function in Marfan Syndrome
Therapeutic importance may be increased in endothelial nitric oxide release, not ATR1 inhibition
