Tag: Prescription Drugs
Meds to Treat Opioid Addiction Significantly Underused
In 2013, just 17 percent were given medications like naltrexone after hospital discharge
Many Still on Opioids Six Months After Total Joint Arthroplasty
Study findings highlight growing epidemic
Vigilance Urged for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Heparin should be terminated on suspicion of HIT; alternative anticoagulants recommended
Prophylactic Antibiotics Cut Risk of Anti-EGFR Skin Rash
Systematic review shows reduction in risk of developing a skin rash with prophylactic antibiotics
![A decision tool (dual antiplatelet therapy [DAPT] score) improves risk prediction for continued DAPT beyond assessment of myocardial infarction history](https://www.ehealth-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/heart0331.jpeg "DAPT Score Improves Risk Prediction of Continued DAPT")
DAPT Score Improves Risk Prediction of Continued DAPT
Score improves prediction of benefit and harm for continued DAPT therapy beyond MI history alone
Possible Benefit Found for Betrixaban in Acutely Ill
No significant difference versus enoxaparin in prespecified primary efficacy outcome
Recognition of Patient Expertise Can Improve Adherence
Recognizing patient expertise in treatment decision can prevent nonadherence based on disagreement
Prednisone Use Linked to Increased Risk of Mortality in RA
Risk attenuated when patients are treated with combination of prednisone and methotrexate
PPI Use Ups NSAID-Induced Small Bowel Injury
Increased risk of small bowel injury for healthy participants treated with celecoxib + PPI
Intermittent Steroids Reduce Some Asthma Exacerbations
Findings for preschool children with intermittent asthma or viral-triggered wheezing
