Tag: Prescription Drugs
Acetaminophen Falsely Elevates CGM Glucose Values
CGM glucose values increased versus blood glucose meter values in acetaminophen challenge
Topical Kunzea Oil No Help for Psoriasis
No difference in efficacy with addition of kunzea oil to liquor carbonis detergens and salicylic acid
Full-Dose Tinzaparin Doesn’t Cut Risk of Recurrent VTE in CA
No difference in major bleeding, overall mortality, but reduction in clinically relevant nonmajor bleeding
Liraglutide Linked to Weight Loss Over 56 Weeks in T2DM
More weight loss for 3.0 mg liraglutide versus placebo among overweight/obese with type 2 diabetes
Metabolic Changes With Metformin May Lower LDL-C
Possible metabolic mechanism includes activation of AMPK, FADS suppression
Drug Monitoring Program Tied to Drop in Opioid Rx in Florida
Modest decrease in opioid prescriptions and use; reductions only in highest baseline prescribers, users
Cholinesterase Inhibitors Pose Weight-Loss Risk
Findings in seniors given drugs for dementia versus those taking other meds
Case Report Describes Benefit of Ketamine in Child With PTSD
7-year-old demonstrated sustained remission from symptoms of aggression, emotional dysregulation
Guideline-Based Protocol Ups Adherence to VTE Prophylaxis
Significantly more patients receive VTE prophylaxis after implementation of guideline-based protocol
Partial Reinforcement Strategy Feasible for Chronic Insomnia
Poorer sleep continuity noted for intermittent dosing with 10 mg zolpidem, three to five times/week
