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Opioid users may be misusing and abusing gabapentin

Some Opioid Users May Be Taking Gabapentin Without an Rx

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Findings reveal need for more robust testing
Liraglutide (Victoza) doesn't appear to improve heart function in patients with advanced heart failure

Liraglutide Not Beneficial in Advanced Heart Failure

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No difference in heart function, disease stability or in rates of mortality, rehospitalization
For men with low-risk prostate cancer

Predictors ID’d for Switching to Active Tx in Prostate Cancer

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Ethnicity influences patient decision to pursue active treatment and serial biopsies in active surveillance
For patients with a history of lower gastrointestinal bleeding

Bleeding Risk Up With Aspirin After Lower GI Bleeding

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But continued aspirin use is associated with reduced risk of serious cardiovascular events and death
Biosimilar and reference tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitors appear to be appropriately interchangeable

Biosimilar and Reference TNF-α Inhibitors Comparable

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Pharmacokinetic parameters of both versions within the prespecified equivalence margin
Different approaches to the treatment of opioid-use disorders are addressed in an article published in the July 28 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Physician Reviews Approaches to Treating Opioid-Use Disorders

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Medically-supervised withdrawal is not usually sufficient to induce long-term recovery
Acute myocardial infarction patients who take high doses of omega-3 fatty acids for six months show improved heart function and less scarring

High Doses of Omega-3s May Help Healing After Acute MI

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Reductions seen in left ventricular systolic volume index and noninfarct myocardial fibrosis

July 2016 Briefing – Pharmacy

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pharmacy for July 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
European health systems are requiring an increase in cost-sharing measures for patients 50 years of age and older

European Countries Implementing Cost-Sharing

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Some financial protections are in place for poorer populations
In order to remind adults of the importance of immunizations throughout life

August Designated National Immunization Awareness Month

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Resources available to up immunization include webinars and videos, training program for residents