Statins Tied to Decreased Insulin Sensitivity, Secretion
Large Finnish study found a nearly 50 percent increase in DM for people taking statins
FDA Launches First App to Identify Drug Shortages
App IDs shortages, resolved shortages, product discontinuation; can be used to report shortages
Post-Occupational Exposure Ebola Vaccination Shows Promise
High-risk situation led doctor to get immunization; no serious illness developed
Anemia Linked to Adverse Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation
Increased risk of thromboembolic events, bleeding complications, mortality during anticoagulant tx
Many PCPs Not Using Rx Drug Monitoring Programs Routinely
Barriers to use include time-consuming nature of information retrieval; lack of intuitive format for data
FDA: Opdivo Approval Expanded to Include Lung Cancer
FDA approves drug for NSCLC patients who have been treated with platinum-based chemotherapy
Major Health, Cost Burden for U.S. Patients With Eczema
U.S. adults with eczema spent over $29 billion in out-of-pocket health costs in 2012
Resistance to Common Antimicrobials Increasing
Salmonella, Campylobacter show significant resistance in humans and animals
Acetaminophen Risks May Be Underestimated
Researchers call for a new systematic review of acetaminophen's effectiveness and safety
Estimates of Childhood ADHD Worldwide Differ Significantly
New research suggest about 7 percent of children worldwide have ADHD
