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Guidelines for VTE Prophylaxis, Treatment in Cancer Unchanged
Thromboprophylaxis required throughout hospitalization for most patients with active cancer
Non-Pharmacological Options Efficacious in Treating Delirium
Simply reminding patient each morning of date, place can help, researchers found
Spironolactone + TMP-SMX May Up Risk of Sudden Death
Doctors urged not to prescribe spironolactone with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Medicaid Expansion Tops Savings Versus Marketplace
Great reduction in out-of-pocket spending for previously uninsured low-income adults
Patient Engagement Can Cut Costs, Improve Outcomes
Initiatives can decrease hospital visits, cut morbidity and mortality, up treatment adherence
Recommendations Presented for MRI Use in Multiple Myeloma
MRI is gold standard for imaging axial skeleton, assessing painful lesions, ID'ing benign fractures
FDA: Vyvanse Approved for Binge-Eating Disorder
Patients taking Vyvanse experienced a decrease in the number of binge eating days per week
Medication Issues Behind One in 12 Pediatric ER Visits
Adverse reactions, misuse are the common culprits
Estrogen May Lessen Cognitive Effects of Lead Exposure
May explain why lead exposure is less likely to cause brain damage in girls than in boys
CIO: Bacteria Could Be Useful in Fight Against Cancer
Weakened strain of Clostridium novyi-NT bacteria thrives in low oxygen environment
