HSV-2 Vaccine Shows Promise in Experimental Research
Study in mice hints at the success of a vaccine against the virus
Educational Intervention Can Cut Inappropriate PPI Prescriptions
Increase in proportion of PPIs discontinued at hospital discharge after intervention implementation
FDA Approves Cresemba for Serious Fungal Infections
New drug targets cell walls of the fungi; available in oral and intravenous formulations
National Hospital Rating Systems Rarely in Agreement
None of the hospitals rated as high performer on all four national rating systems
Extended Pre-Cessation Bupropion Helps Smokers Quit
Reduces smoking behavior during the pre-quit period; improves short-term abstinence rates
ACC: Antidepressants May Help Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
Reduced risk of death, heart disease, stroke in patients with moderate to severe depression
Most Cancer Patients Involve Family in Treatment Decisions
Chinese-speaking Asians, Spanish-speaking Hispanics more often share decisions with family
FDA Approves First Biosimilar Drug in U.S.
Zarxio is highly similar to long-sanctioned cancer drug
Goserelin Protects Against Ovarian Failure in Breast Cancer
Randomized trial shows reduction in ovarian failure and more pregnancy for chemo + goserelin
Vaccine May Provide Some Protection From Hepatitis E
Immunization offers nearly five years of protection, researchers say