Pharmacology
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Blood pressure meds tied to increased schizophrenia risk
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Diabetes prevention moves toward reality as studies published
Newly published 3-year data on teplizumab in high-risk individuals and combination therapy with liraglutide in new-onset type 1 diabetes show...
Conference Coverage
1 in 3 on levothyroxine take meds that interfere with thyroid tests
Around a third of older patients taking levothyroxine are prescribed other drugs that can interfere with thyroid function tests, shows the first...
Conference Coverage
Colchicine before PCI for acute MI fails to improve major outcomes
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High-dose chemo no better than standard dose for B-cell lymphoma
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Neurologic drug prices jump 50% in five years
Most of the increased cost was due to rising costs for neuroimmunology drugs, mainly for those used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS).
Conference Coverage
Novel Alzheimer’s drug slows cognitive decline in phase 2 trial
The Alzheimer’s Association is encouraged by the promising data, according to Maria Carrillo, PhD, chief science officer for the organization.
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Don’t discontinue osteoporosis meds for COVID-19 vaccines, expert guidance says
Recommendations help physicians distinguish between a reaction to the vaccine and a reaction to medication.
Original Research
Impact of an Oral Antineoplastic Renewal Clinic on Medication Possession Ratio and Cost-Savings
Implementation of a pharmacist-driven clinic was associated with a 12% increase in median medication possession ratio.
Original Research
Clinical Impact of Initiation of U-500 Insulin vs Continuation of U-100 Insulin in Subjects With Diabetes
Use of U-500 insulin led to a statistically significant reduction in hemoglobin A1c levels and number of insulin injections when compared with use...