Tag: Prescription Drugs
Vaginal Delivery Similar With Vaginal, Oral Misoprostol Protocols
Oxytocin was required less often before delivery for women receiving vaginal versus oral misoprostol
Etidronate Beneficial for Arterial Calcification Due to CD73 Deficiency
Etidronate seems to slow progression of further vascular calcification
ACC: Ticagrelor Monotherapy Cuts Bleeding Risk in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Lower risk for clinically relevant bleeding seen in acute coronary syndrome, with no increase in risk for MACCE
ACC: Empagliflozin Cuts Heart Failure Hospitalization Risk After AMI
Lower risks for first heart failure hospitalization, total heart failure hospitalization seen with empagliflozin
AACR: Little Benefit Seen for Cancer Drugs Given Accelerated Approval
Fewer than half of cancer drugs granted accelerated approval demonstrate clinical benefit
AACR: Cadonilimab Plus Chemo Beneficial for Gastric Adenocarcinoma
Improved overall survival, progression-free survival seen, including among patients with low PD-L1 expression
Biosimilar Biologics Do Not Always Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs
Findings seen in large study of commercially insured outpatients examining seven biologics, before and after biosimilar availability
Use of Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder Improves Outcomes
Reduction seen in incidence of composite outcome of all-cause mortality, return to hospital with MAUD initiation at discharge
Relugolix Beneficial for Prostate Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy
Short- or longer-term relugolix achieves sustained castration in patients with localized and advanced prostate cancer
ACC: Small but Significant Risk for Cardiomyopathy Seen With ADHD Meds
Risk for cardiomyopathy increased with duration of treatment for adults aged 20 to 40 years with ADHD