Opioid Use Disorder, Heroin Use Up Among Young Adults
Study also finds abuse of opioids often precedes heroin use
U.S. Smoking Rates Vary Across Counties Within States
Regional figures can help health officials tailor prevention programs
Hydrocortisone Doesn’t Cut Risk of Septic Shock in Sepsis
Among adults with severe sepsis not in septic shock, no reduction in septic shock with hydrocortisone
Denver Clinic Boosts HPV Vaccination Rates
Increased rates by bundling vaccines, offering vaccines at every visit, standard orders
Patient Satisfaction Up With Pharmacist-Managed Warfarin Tx
But no significant improvement in mortality, prevention of bleeding, thrombosis events
Biologics Tied to Opportunistic Infection Risk in IBD
No increased risk of serious infection or malignancy among adults with inflammatory bowel disease
Botox, InterStim Compared in Female Urinary Incontinence
Compared with sacral neuromodulation, onabotulinumtoxinA resulted in a small improvement
2 mg/kg/day Azathioprine Best for Crohn’s in Chinese Patients
Significantly higher complete remission rate and response rate with 2 mg/kg/day than 1 mg/kg/day
Dupilumab Effective in Atopic Dermatitis
Primary outcome occurred significantly more often for patients receiving dupilumab in SOLO 1, SOLO 2
Risks, Benefits of Cangrelor Consistent in Angina, ACS
Consistent reduction in composite of death, MI, ischemia-driven revascularization, stent thrombosis
