Outcomes-Based Pricing Doesn’t Cut Costs of PCSK9 Inhibitors
Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio for PCSK9 inhibitor improved marginally in three refund scenarios
CDC: Overdose Deaths Up Across Drug Categories in 2015 to 2016
Of 63,632 drug overdose deaths in 2016, 66.4 percent involved an opioid
Genotype-Guided Antiplatelet Therapy Feasible, Effective
Genotype-guided therapy improves outcomes among CYP2C19 intermediate, poor metabolizers
Preconception Blood Pressure Tied to Risk of Pregnancy Loss
Findings similar for early pregnancy blood pressure even among healthy women
Diabetes, HbA1c Linked to Adverse Outcomes After Surgery
DM tied to six-month mortality, major complications, ICU admission, mechanical ventilation, LOS
Most Patients Select Suboptimal Medications for Allergic Rhinitis
Only 16.5 percent of customers with hay fever select optimal medications
Overweight, Obesity Contributing to Cancers in Young Adults
Murine models suggest excessive weight increases cancer incidence and accelerates development
Anomalous Brain Structure ID’d in Preschoolers With ADHD
Reductions in bilateral frontal, parietal, and temporal lobe gray matter volumes in ADHD
Early Alcohol Use in Pregnancy Tied to Gastroschisis
No association seen with illicit, prescription, or over-the-counter drug use
Energy-Based Devices Work Well for Feminine Rejuvenation
Nonsurgical treatments for feminine genital rejuvenation found to be effective, well tolerated
