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For patients with type 2 diabetes who initiate metformin

Early Glycemic Control With Metformin Cuts CVD Events

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Early glycemic control and magnitude of HbA1c reduction predict cardiovascular events, death
In a case report published online April 17 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics

Case Report Describes Adverse Reaction to Clindamycin

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Patient developed acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis after vancomycin, clindamycin use
A dosage of 1 g intravenous acetaminophen every six hours yields serum concentrations below 10 µg/mL for critically ill multiple-trauma patients

1-g IV Acetaminophen Dose May Be Insufficient in Multiple Trauma

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Administration at recommended dosage yields serum concentrations below 10 µg/mL
An experimental immune-system therapy appears safe for patients with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis

AAN: Early Research Promising for Immunotherapy in MS

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Investigators employ the relationship between MS and Epstein-Barr virus
A  proposal to boost the base price of a pack of cigarettes from $10.50 to $13.00 would make cigarettes in New York City the most expensive in the country.

NYC to Raise Cigarette Prices to Highest in the United States

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Price of pack to jump from $10.50 to $13.00
Nearly half a billion dollars promised by the Obama administration for opioid abuse prevention and treatment programs will be handed out by the Trump administration.

Trump Administration Offers Grants to Fight Opioid Crisis

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Money to be used to train health professionals, foster prescription drug monitoring programs
Children should not be given any medications containing codeine or tramadol due to risk of life-threatening breathing difficulties

FDA Warns Against Children Taking Codeine, Tramadol

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Agency strengthens warning labels on these medications to address dangers
A new noninvasive device

FDA OKs Vagus Nerve Stimulator to Treat Cluster Headaches

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Hand-held, noninvasive device provides new option
Many myocardial infarction patients aren't taking statins as recommended

Just Over Half of MI Patients Taking Statins As Recommended

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Greater education is needed on the lifesaving benefits of high-intensity treatment, researchers say
Hoping to cut the use of antipsychotic drugs in nursing home residents

Antipsychotic Medication Use Can Be Reduced in Dementia Patients

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New method helps curb undesirable behavior by recognizing dementia patients' unmet needs