VTE Risk Up in Most Emergency General Surgery Patients
Pharmacologic prophylaxis should be considered unless an absolute contraindication exists
Grass Peptide Immunotherapy Cuts Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
Subcutaneous injections administered over three-week period before grass pollen season
Digoxin Tied to Higher Mortality in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Mortality risk increased with higher serum digoxin levels; results similar regardless of heart failure
American College of Cardiology, March 10-12
The American College of Cardiology's 67th Annual Scientific Session & Expo The annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology was held from...
Depression Seen in One in 20 Childbearing-Aged Women
Yet, antidepressant use is low in those with minor and major depression
ACC: Low-Dose Triple Combo Pill Effective for Rapid BP Control
Greater chance of achieving blood pressure target level with combo pill strategy versus usual care
Drug Copayments Often Exceed Prescription Drug Costs
Overpayments affect 23 percent of all prescriptions; more common with generic drugs
Great Recession Linked to Increase in BP, Blood Glucose
Larger effects of 2008 to 2010 recession seen for younger adults and older homeowners
Opioid Receipt Up for Teens With Mental Health Conditions
Teens with pre-existing mental health conditions, tx more likely to transition to long-term opioid use
PTs Support Interprofessional Model of Care With Pharmacists
Most survey respondents reported a positive perception of interactions with pharmacists
