Tag: Prescription Drugs
Tocilizumab Useful for Uveitis in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Rapid, maintained improvement in ocular parameters for JIA-linked uveitis refractory to anti-TNF tx
ACC: Meds Targeting PCSK9 Show Benefit for High-Risk Patients
Evolocumab and inclisiran inhibit proprotein convertase subtilisin-kexin type 9
Thiamine May Reduce Progression to Renal Replacement Therapy
Findings for patients in septic shock
Supervised Self-Injection Ups Teens’ Comfort With Approach
Findings show improved comfort with self-injection, reduced anxiety for food-allergic adolescents
Concurrent Benzodiazepine, Opioid Use Up Significantly
Providers urged to exercise caution in prescribing opioids for patients already using benzodiazepines
Rx Improves Nasal Symptoms in Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Decrease in median total nasal resistance score and Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation Score
ADA Updates Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes
Metformin should be initiated at the time of T2DM diagnosis unless there are contraindications
HBV Reactivation Seen With DAA Treatment of Chronic Hep C
HBV virological reactivation in four of seven patients with current HBV infection; none with past infection
Better Outcomes in T2DM With No Delay in Tx Intensification
Greater reduction in HbA1c, but increased risk of severe hypoglycemia with no delay in intensification
Vildagliptin, Metformin Have Different Effects on BP in T2DM
Vildagliptin lowers BP, elevates HR, while metformin increases HR with no impact on BP
