Tag: Prescription Drugs
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, ACEIs Deemed Equally Effective
Research challenges previous findings that suggest ACE inhibitors have greater benefits
Opioid Exposure Tied to Higher Odds of Low Testosterone Levels
Increased odds of low testosterone with exposure; increased odds with increasing age, comorbidities
Metformin Looks Promising in the Treatment of Preeclampsia
Reduces sFlt-1 and sENG secretion from primary human tissues; reduces endothelial dysfunction
Family Hx Ups Risk of Psychotic Symptoms in Kids on Stimulants
Findings presented for children of parents with major mood and psychotic disorders
More Adverse Effects for Medical Castration in Prostate Cancer
Higher risks of several clinically relevant adverse effects compared with surgical castration
Finances Affect Patient Decisions About Cancer Clinical Trials
Greater financial concern linked to lower self-efficacy and preparation for decision making
After Nonfatal Overdose, Most Patients Prescribed More Opioids
Cumulative incidence of repeated overdose 17 percent for those receiving high doses after overdose
Pre-Op VTE Prophylaxis Safe in Major Cancer Surgery
Results led Sloan Kettering to change preoperative practices
Empirical Treatment More Cost-Effective for Onychomycosis
For onychomycosis, empirical tx with terbinafine more cost-effective than confirmatory testing
Anti-TNF Treatment Ups ANA Positivity in Psoriasis
Increased antinuclear antibody positivity, but no change in PASI-75 response rates
