Long-Acting Erythropoiesis Agents Can Help Save Resources
Findings based upon time costs of preparation and administration per patient
Highest Adverse Effect Rates for Three Drugs in Parkinson’s
Incidence rates of dyskinesia were highest with ropinirole; also linked to high incidence of nausea
Combination Strategy Could Be Key in HIV Prevention
Research supports need for regimens that protect against several targets
Oral Beats Topical Isotretinoin for Treatment of Warts
Oral treatment shows better, earlier response than topical isotretinoin
Montelukast Associated With Nightmares, Depression
Odds of depression, aggressive behavior, suicide ideation, nightmares, headaches all increased
Pioglitazone Has Limited Effect in Lipoatrophic Diabetes
Slight liver function improvement seen in lipoatrophic diabetes induced by juvenile dermatomyositis
Proton Pump Inhibitors Overused Worldwide
Wide variation in inappropriate use documented in the international literature, from 11 to 84 percent
Naloxegol Has No Effect on Opioid Dose in Opioid-Tied Constipation
Centrally-mediated analgesia was maintained during treatment with naloxegol in noncancer pain, OIC
Insurer Market Power Lowers Providers’ Prices
Evidence seen for specialists in markets with high provider, insurer concentration
Post-C-Section Cephalexin, Metronidazole Cuts SSI Rate
Post-op course reduces rate of surgical site infection within 30 days of C-section among obese women
