Novel Oral Budesonide Prep Treats Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Phase 2 study shows significant improvements in symptomatic, endoscopic, histologic parameters
ACP Issues Challenge to Cut Task Burden and Put Patients First
American College of Physicians details policy recommendations to reduce administrative burden
TV Ads for ACA Enrollment Linked to Decline in Uninsured Rates
Counties exposed to higher volumes of local insurance ads had larger drop in uninsurance
Increased Use of Newer Meds for Diabetic Nephropathy in the U.S.
DDP-4 inhibitors used in 54 percent of visits in last quarter of 2014; ACE inhibitors, ARBs often used
Long-Term Thrombolytic Tx No Benefit in Intermediate-Risk PE
Findings at three years for tenecteplase vs placebo in patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism
Suicide Risk Not Up With New Rx of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor for BPH
But increased risk of self-harm and depression during initial 18 months after initiation of 5α-reductase
Review: Several Classes of Drugs Treat Pain of Diabetic Neuropathy
Longer-term assessments of outcomes needed, researchers say
Cancer Patients Vary in Survival Benefit Needed to Justify Chemo
And, generally, physicians are less likely to accept chemotherapy for modest survival benefit
Oxybutynin Frequently Used for Overactive Bladder in U.S. Elderly
Despite known adverse effects, including cognitive decline, oxybutynin most frequently prescribed
Gastric Acid Suppressants May Up Risk of Recurrent C. difficile
Meta-analysis shows increased risk of recurrent CDI, even after adjustment for age and confounders
