ISDA: Vaccine Might Help Prevent HSV-2 Transmission
Three-dose regimen seems as effective as daily pills, but more research needed
Infectious Diseases Society of America, Oct. 26-30
The Infectious Diseases Society of America Annual Meeting (IDWeek 2016) The annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America was held from...
Transient Topical Corticosteroids of Limited Use in Acne
Doesn't meet primary end points of improved acne severity, mitigation of retinoid-induced irritation
Outcomes Similar for Rx Dosing Protocols in Ectopic Pregnancy
Similar initial hCG levels with single-, double-dose protocols; more rapid decline with single-dose
ASCO Updates Guidelines on Integration of Palliative Care
Those with advanced cancer should receive dedicated palliative care services early in disease course
Community Pharmacists Play Role in Providing Preventive Care
Report highlights role in folic acid education, tobacco use cessation, screening for osteoporosis, HIV
Psych Meds Rx May Cut Violent Reoffending in Ex-Prisoners
Medications used to treat addiction cut risk in half
Maternal, Neonatal Adverse Events Up With Antenatal ART
But antiretroviral therapy also linked to significantly lower rates of early HIV transmission
About 30 Percent Misdiagnosed With Lower Extremity Cellulitis
Misdiagnosis leads to 50,000 to 130,000 unnecessary hospitalizations, costs of $195 to $515 million
Incidence of Statin-Associated T2DM Relatively Low
Diabetogenic impact of statins increases as fasting plasma glucose, triglycerides, and BMI increase
