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AAD Releases New Guidelines for the Tx of Cutaneous Melanoma
Guidelines recommend surgical excision as primary treatment modality, emphasize individualized care
ASN: Aggressive Control of BP, Lipids in T2DM May Up Kidney Risk
Strict BP control, fenofibrate use may increase long-term risk for adverse kidney events in T2DM patients
ASN: High-Dose, Proactive IV Iron Noninferior in Hemodialysis
High-dose IV iron administered proactively is noninferior to low-dose iron administered reactively
2011 to 2015 Saw Decline in Health Care-Associated Infections
Risk for having a health care-associated infection was 16 percent lower in 2015 than 2011
Financial Conflicts of Interest Prevalent Among CPG Authors
Two studies show high prevalence among authors of guidelines on high-dollar meds, in gastroenterology
Fewer Parents Have Sexuality, Gender Concerns About HPV Shot
Many parents cite lack of necessity, safety concerns as reasons not to have their adolescents vaccinated
Updated Guidelines Released for Emergency Care of Children
Revised recommendations focus on pediatric readiness in emergency departments
Home BP of 130/80 mm Hg ID’d as Threshold for Stage 1 HTN
Two U.S. cohorts support use of home BP threshold of 130/80 mm Hg for black, white, Hispanic adults
Infant Ab Levels Highest With Tdap Vax in Early 3rd Trimester
More Tdap-exposed than unexposed neonates had high pertussis toxin antibody concentrations
October 2018 Briefing – Pharmacy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pharmacy for October 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
