PAS: Buprenorphine Beneficial in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Sublingual buprenorphine linked to shorter duration of treatment, length of hospital stay
E-Health-Based Management of Oral Anticoagulation Tx Beneficial
E-health-based coagulation service linked to lower frequency of adverse events
Zinc Effective in Pediatric Presymptomatic Wilson Disease
Initial dose of 50 mg/day of zinc was effective for children under 6 years old
Obesity, Sex Predict Remission for Antidepressant Medications
Females, but not males, with higher BMI more likely to remit, regardless of medication type
Ischemic Outcomes Don’t Vary With Gender in ACS Patients
No difference by gender for ACS patients undergoing PCI receiving clopidogrel, prasugrel, or ticagrelor
Cardiometabolic Disease Staging Score Quantifies Diabetes Risk
CMDS can predict the effectiveness of weight-loss therapy for preventing diabetes in overweight/obese
Teprotumumab More Effective Than Placebo for Ophthalmopathy
Teprotumumab more effective for reducing proptosis, Clinical Activity Score, with rapid onset of effect
Tofacitinib Found to Relieve Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
But treatment isn't yet approved by FDA to treat inflammatory bowel condition
Stair Walking Combats Fatigue Better Than Caffeine
A 10-minute climb can increase both fitness and motivation, researcher says
Poll: Many Americans Concerned About ACA Repeal
But, as has always been the case, support for the law depends on political affiliation