Fournier Gangrene Is Safety Concern With SGLT2 Inhibitors
FDA identified 55 cases of FG in patients on SGLT2 inhibitors from March 2013 through January 2019
Bioimpedance Spectroscopy May Identify Lymphedema Earlier
Surveillance with the technology may allow earlier detection, more effective treatment for lymphedema
Low-Calorie Sweetened Drinks Do Not Cut Calories in Children
Low-, zero-calorie sweetened beverage consumers take in 200 extra calories daily versus water drinkers
Heart Patients at Risk When Pharmacies Close
Study shows link between pharmacy closures and medication noncompliance among patients with CVD
Health Professionals Supportive of Medicinal Cannabis
However, across medicine, pharmacy, and nursing, providers need more information
CDC: Hepatitis A Virus Reports Increased in 2016 to 2018
Multiple infection outbreaks among those reporting drug use, homelessness account for most reports
Rate of Ordering Cancer Screening Tests Decreases During Clinic Day
Rate of patient completion of cancer screening tests also decreases with appointment later in the day
AAN: Eculizumab Reduces Risk for Relapse in Neuromyelitis Optica
But no significant between-group difference noted in measures of disability progression
Fatal Overdoses Reduced With Pharmacist Dispensation of Naloxone
However, greater naloxone availability tied to more nonfatal overdoses seen in emergency departments
Model Predicts Counties at Risk for Measles Outbreak
Counties identified as being at risk should be targeted for enhanced surveillance, vaccination
