‘Zombie’ Outbreak in NYC Caused by Synthetic Cannabinoid
AK-47 24 Karat Gold up to 85 times more potent than plant-based cannabis
SIOP Scale Best for Detecting Ototoxicity With Cisplatin Tx
Findings show superiority for SIOP in pediatric patients with planned cisplatin-containing treatment
Outcomes-Based Pricing Suggested for New, Costly Drugs
Strategy would compel manufacturers and insurers to share accountability for clinical outcomes
Data-Driven Algorithm Yields Notable Improvements in HbA1c
Posttreatment HbA1c lower under algorithm-recommended tx versus standard of care
Cetuximab + Chemoradiation Can Cure HIV-Associated Anal Cancer
Addition of cetuximab may result in less locoregional failure for squamous cell carcinoma of anal canal
Sliding Scale Insulin Order Sheet Cuts Medication Errors
Standardized SSI can cut incidence of SSI-related drug errors; doesn't reduce hyper-, hypoglycemia
Stroke, A-Fib Recurrence Low at One Year After AF Ablation
No difference in atrial fibrillation recurrence for patients with versus without stroke
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Subtype Chemosensitive
Patients with functionally BRCA-D tumors have notably better survival with standard-of-care chemo
AARP: Medication Costs for Seniors Continue to Soar
Cost of brand-name drugs for chronic conditions rose nearly 130 times faster than inflation rate
Universal Group B Streptococci Screening Not Cost-Effective
Screening before repeat C-section may become cost-effective in populations with high GBS prevalence
