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
ACC: High-Dose Omega-3 Protects Heart Following MI
Survivors who took large, daily dose of prescription-only capsules showed less decline in heart function
ACC: Mortality Risk Up With Digoxin Use in A-Fib
May face a nearly 30 percent greater risk of death than patients not taking the drug
