Risk for Birth Defects Not Increased With Adalimumab
Risk for preterm delivery higher in women with RA, Crohn disease regardless of adalimumab exposure
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Hospital Medicine
Equivalence Seen Between Drug Classes for HTN Monotherapy
Thiazide, thiazide-like diuretics superior to ACEi; nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers inferior
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Increase Seen in Opioid-, Synthetic Opioid-Involved OD Deaths
From 2015 to 2017, number of opioid-involved overdose deaths increased for nearly all racial/ethnic groups
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Pain Control Adequate With Fewer Opioids After Corneal Surgery
After assessment of postoperative opioid use, patients receive fewer opioid tablets but pain is controlled
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Gilteritinib Superior in Relapsed, Refractory FLT3-Mutated AML
Overall survival significantly longer, percentage of remission higher than with salvage chemotherapy
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Many Patients Take OTC Meds That May Interact With Apixaban
Less knowledge about OTC products with potentially serious interactions linked to increased use
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Aspirin May Slow Growth of Multiple Intracranial Aneurysms
Aspirin linked to decreased rate of aneurysm growth in patients with multiple intracranial aneurysms
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Evidence for Use of Cannabinoids to Treat Mental Disorders Lacking
Evidence inadequate for cannabinoid use to relieve depression, anxiety, ADHD, Tourette, PTSD, psychosis
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Patients Should Restart Blood Thinners After GI Bleed
Lower risk for ischemic events and death outweigh risk for another bleeding event
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Inhaler Technique Errors in Hospitalized Children With Asthma
Children who are hospitalized due to their asthma represent an at-risk population for...
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Substance Use Disorder Ups Risk for Death After IE Valve Surgery
Midterm postoperative period (six months to five years) a particularly vulnerable period
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Tranexamic Acid Within Three Hours Cuts Some TBI Deaths
Patients with mild-to-moderate injury treated with tranexamic acid had reduced risk for head injury-related death
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CDC: Vaccination Coverage Generally High for Those Born in 2015-16
Uninsured children, those insured by Medicaid had lower coverage than those with private insurance
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Opioids May Not Be Needed for Acute Pain Control After Vasectomy
Initially prescribed opioids have higher rate of persistent use but no acute improved pain control
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Tesamorelin May Aid Patients With HIV, Fatty Liver Disease
Tesamorelin significantly reduced hepatic fat fraction compared with placebo
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Lumacaftor-Ivacaftor Aids Cystic Fibrosis in Real-World Setting
Improved lung function, increased BMI, reduced need for IV antibiotics seen after one year of therapy
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Primary Care Appointment Time Impacts Prescribing of Opioids
Appointment time and running behind schedule significantly affect likelihood of opioid prescription
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Drug Combo Extends Survival in Advanced Breast Cancer
Benefit seen for addition of CDK4/6 inhibitor after progression of disease on endocrine therapy
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eGFR Affects Risk for Opioid-Related Death, Hospitalization
Relative risk for death associated with opioids higher at lower estimated glomerular filtration rate
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Ligelizumab Safely, Effectively Treats Hives
Doses of 72 mg or 240 mg tied to complete control of symptoms after 12-week trial
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