DEA Planning to Cut Production of Opioid Medication
There will be a reduction in amount of opioid controlled substances manufactured in 2017
CDC Reviews Measles Outbreak in Amish Community
Nearly all who were infected had not been vaccinated, researchers say
Exenatide Does Not Promote Weight Loss in Schizophrenia
No significant difference in weight loss for obese patients treated with exenatide, placebo
Vitamin D Doesn’t Improve Glucose Measures
However, significant improvement in LDL cholesterol seen in those with diabetes risk
Opioid Use Disorder, Heroin Use Up Among Young Adults
Study also finds abuse of opioids often precedes heroin use
U.S. Smoking Rates Vary Across Counties Within States
Regional figures can help health officials tailor prevention programs
Hydrocortisone Doesn’t Cut Risk of Septic Shock in Sepsis
Among adults with severe sepsis not in septic shock, no reduction in septic shock with hydrocortisone
Denver Clinic Boosts HPV Vaccination Rates
Increased rates by bundling vaccines, offering vaccines at every visit, standard orders
Patient Satisfaction Up With Pharmacist-Managed Warfarin Tx
But no significant improvement in mortality, prevention of bleeding, thrombosis events
Biologics Tied to Opportunistic Infection Risk in IBD
No increased risk of serious infection or malignancy among adults with inflammatory bowel disease
