New Decision-Making Tool Can Cut Unnecessary Antibiotic Use
A drop of about 10 percent is possible, study authors suggest
August 2016 Briefing – Pharmacy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pharmacy for August 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Dapagliflozin Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Type 2 Diabetes
Decrease in basal glucose oxidation; increases in lipid oxidation, plasma ketone concentration
Folic Acid-Fortified Food Tied to Drop in Congenital Heart Defects
Canadian study found that structural problems saw biggest declines
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabivarin Beneficial in Type 2 Diabetes
THCV significantly decreases fasting plasma glucose, improves pancreatic β-cell function
Comorbidity Factors Identified for Exacerbation-Prone Asthma
Blood eosinophils, BMI, bronchodilator responsiveness tied to exacerbation frequency
Hypoglycemia, Bradycardia Up in Neonates Exposed to β-Blockers
Increased risk for neonates born to exposed mothers, even after adjustment for confounders
Levetiracetam, Topiramate May Be Safer During Pregnancy
Small study finds two drugs don't harm a child's cognitive abilities, but valproate can
Biomarker Score May Help Predict Response to Cancer Treatment
Researchers say finding might help identify patients most likely to be helped by chemotherapy, radiation
FDA Approves Biosimilar Drug Erelzi for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Erelzi is a biosimilar for Enbrel; treats RA and other inflammatory diseases
