Cannabidiol Promising for Seizures in Dravet Syndrome
Greater reduction in convulsive-seizure frequency, higher rates of adverse events than placebo
Normal Meal Tolerance Test Is Practical, Reliable in T2DM
But glucagon stimulation test should be used instead for patients in hyperglycemic state
Opioid Use Before TKA May Lead to Worse Pain After Surgery
Researchers suggest limiting opioid prescriptions might optimize benefits of TKA
ATS: Bronchial Thermoplasty Has Lasting Benefits for Asthma
Reduction in severe exacerbations, hospitalizations, ER visits in first and second year of follow-up
Doctors Urged to Check Patient Drug History Before Opioid Rx
Opioid abuse down when physicians are legally obligated to check patient's drug history
FDA Approves Keytruda for All Cancers With Genetic Biomarker
First medication sanctioned for any cancer, regardless of origin
Risk Up for Triple Tx Versus DAPT in DES Implantation With A-Fib
Findings for patients with atrial fibrillation who underwent PCI with drug-eluting stents
Patients With Polyneuropathy More Often Receive Opioids
No functional status markers improve with long-term opioid use, but adverse outcomes more common
ATS: Benralizumab Reduces Glucocorticoid Doses in Asthma
Significant 75 percent reduction in median final oral glucocorticoid doses from baseline
Statin Therapy Found to Be of Little Benefit in Older Adults
No primary cardiovascular prevention benefit seen for statins in those 65 and older
