Tag: Prescription Drugs
Adding Pembrolizumab May Up Response in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Pathological complete response rate higher with pembrolizumab plus neoadjuvant chemotherapy
Intensive BP Control Has Positive Impact on Residual Life Span
Mean survival benefits varied from six months to three years for intensive versus standard BP control
Medication Treatment May Lower Risk for Opioid Overdose Death
But protective effect during care does not last after discontinuation of treatment for opioid use disorder
Liraglutide Enhances Weight Loss With Intensive Behavioral Therapy
Clinically meaningful weight loss seen over 56 weeks with IBT and 3.0 mg liraglutide
Out-of-Pocket Costs Impact Neurologic Medication Adherence
Increased OOP costs tied to lower adherence in those with dementia, on gabapentinoids for neuropathy
More Side Effects Seen With Guideline-Recommended Chlorthalidone
No cardiovascular benefits found with chlorthalidone versus hydrochlorothiazide for hypertension treatment
Several Drugs Have Similar Efficacy for Plaque Psoriasis
Findings based on meta-analysis of data for short- and long-term efficacy from 60 clinical trials
Prescription Medications Can Be Found on Craigslist
Advertisements found for insulin and albuterol, with analog insulin the most commonly advertised product
Risk for Adverse Events Up With Low-Dose Methotrexate
Risks increased for skin cancer and GI, pulmonary, infectious, hematologic adverse events
Progesterone May Prevent Miscarriage in Certain Women
Benefit, cost-effectiveness examined for women with previous miscarriage, early pregnancy bleeding
