Tag: Prescription Drugs
SGLT2 Inhibitors Linked to Increased Risk of Ketoacidosis
Associated with approximately twice the risk of DKA compared to DPP4 inhibitors
Lithium’s Risk to Fetus May Be Lower Than Previously Thought
Increased risk of cardiac defects seen, but magnitude of effect smaller than previously postulated
Positive Clinical Effects Seen for Placebos Without Deception
Findings based on five studies involving patients with IBS, depression, allergic rhinitis, back pain, ADHD
Prevalence of Advanced HIV at ART Initiation Decreasing
Decreases seen in Haiti, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Swaziland, Uganda, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
ASCO: Agreement Lacking With ESMO on Most Effective Drugs
Negative correlation identified for ASCO benefit score with monthly incremental drug costs
ASCO: Novel Meds Show Promise in Advanced NSCLC
Results presented from two phase III trials
Combo of Several Meds at Smaller Doses May Boost HTN Care
Researchers posit smaller doses of several drugs better than standard dose of just one medication
ASCO: Industry Perks Influence Physicians’ Choice of Cancer Rx
Even relatively small payments appear to make a difference, researchers say
ASCO: Olaparib Efficacious in BRCA-Related Breast Cancer
May offer a new treatment for women with advanced BRCA-related disease, researchers say
ASCO: Abiraterone Extends Survival in Metastatic Prostate CA
Side effects noted with use of abiraterone similar to those already found in patients taking the drug
