DEA Warns of Fentanyl in Counterfeit Opioid Pills
This was the first public safety alert the DEA has issued in six years
Admission HbA1c Linked to Vascular Event Risk in Stroke Patients
Risk for composite vascular events increased at threshold of 6.8 to 7.0 percent for patients with ischemic stroke, diabetes
Ozanimod Beats Placebo for Ulcerative Colitis
Once-daily oral ozanimod more effective than placebo for moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis
Relapse Risk Up With Antidepressant Therapy Discontinuation
Relapse occurred in fewer patients who maintained their antidepressant treatment versus those with discontinuation
Health Care Costs for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome High in the U.S.
Pregnancy-related and long-term health morbidities attributable to PCOS add to overall economic burden
Preexisting Chronic Conditions Tied to COVID-19 Severity in Children
Additionally, Black or other non-White race tied to greater severity in hospitalized children
Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis Have Bone Fragility
Findings seen for premenopausal women with systemic fragility at peripheral sites versus matched controls without rheumatoid arthritis
Outcomes Compared for TAVR in Bicuspid, Tricuspid Aortic Stenosis
No differences seen in mortality, stroke, or other complications for low-risk patients undergoing bicuspid versus tricuspid aortic stenosis
Pharmacies Often Not Notified of Discontinued Rx
Interventions, including phoning pharmacies and enabling CancelRX in electronic medical records, may reduce risk for medication safety events
Parental Depression Tied to Offspring Depression in Teen Years
Exposure to maternal depression both during pregnancy and postpartum strongly associated with depressive symptoms in offspring
