Consensus Statement Issued for Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss
Seventy-six items achieved consensus, including indications for LDOM versus topical minoxidil, dosing for adults and teens, contraindications
Adding Pembrolizumab Ups Survival in Stage III Undifferentiated Sarcoma
Benefit seen for stage III undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma or dedifferentiated or pleomorphic liposarcoma of the extremity and limb girdles
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists May Reduce Alcohol Consumption
However, authors caution there is little high-quality evidence
Four Million Americans Could Lose Health Coverage Once ACA Credits Expire
ACR: Colchicine No Benefit for Painful Knee Osteoarthritis
No significant improvements seen in knee pain, function, or size of synovial effusions versus placebo
Judge Declares Wyoming’s Abortion Bans Unconstitutional
President-Elect Trump to Pick Mehmet Oz to Head CMS
Oz worked as a heart surgeon before helming a hugely successful daytime talk show, focused on health and medicine
Antiviral Treatment Underutilized for Children, Teens With Flu
Since 2017 to 2018 season, there has been a decrease in the proportion of hospitalized children receiving antiviral treatment
Barriers to Widespread Access to Cancer Medications Include Excessive Cost
Solutions to address inequity in drug distribution include sharing production secrets, international funding, cost-effective screening
Risk for Emergently Treated Hypocalcemia With Denosumab Rises With CKD Stage
Risk increased with worsening CKD stage with denosumab versus bisphosphonates; highest risk seen for dialysis-dependent CKD, CKD-mineral and bone disorder
