Incidence of Hospitalization for Hypoglycemia Decreasing
Annual decrease of 8.4 percent reported; predictors of HH include age, diabetes duration, albuminuria
Dabigatran May Be Better Than Warfarin After Bleeding Episode
Resuming any anticoagulant found safer than stopping the drugs in these cases
Psilocybin Can Pull Cancer Patients Quickly Out of Despair
Hallucinogenic drug relieves depression, anxiety quickly; effect can last for months
November 2016 Briefing – Pharmacy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pharmacy for November 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Dapivirine Vaginal Ring Can Help Prevent HIV-1 Infection
Findings among healthy, sexually active women from South Africa and Uganda
ABT-494 Effective for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Studies show effectiveness for those with inadequate response to MTX or at least one anti-TNF agent
CDC: Fewer U.S. Families Struggling to Pay Medical Bills
More Americans are experiencing relief with medical bills, but gaps remain
Increased VTE Risk for Men Starting Testosterone Therapy
Risk peaks in the first six months of hormone treatment, but overall odds are low
More HIV Patients Exhibiting Multidrug Resistance
Patients resistant to older medications also have problems with newer drugs
Preemies Often Receive Gastroesophageal Reflux Meds
Seventy-seven percent of those on medications started after NICU discharge; prolonged use common