Rise in Endogenous Klebsiella pneumoniae Endophthalmitis
Rising trends of EKPE in major centers in Australia; source of sepsis was hepatic abscess in all cases
Non-Drug Methods Effective for Treating Some Pain Conditions
Approaches such as acupuncture, massage, and tai chi may ease discomfort
Infective Endocarditis From Injection Drug Use Increasing
Increase especially high among young, white, and female patients
Smokers More Prone to Relapse After Crohn’s Surgery
Research supports mercaptopurine for smokers, but not for nonsmokers
New Decision-Making Tool Can Cut Unnecessary Antibiotic Use
A drop of about 10 percent is possible, study authors suggest
August 2016 Briefing – Pharmacy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pharmacy for August 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Dapagliflozin Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Type 2 Diabetes
Decrease in basal glucose oxidation; increases in lipid oxidation, plasma ketone concentration
Folic Acid-Fortified Food Tied to Drop in Congenital Heart Defects
Canadian study found that structural problems saw biggest declines
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabivarin Beneficial in Type 2 Diabetes
THCV significantly decreases fasting plasma glucose, improves pancreatic β-cell function
Comorbidity Factors Identified for Exacerbation-Prone Asthma
Blood eosinophils, BMI, bronchodilator responsiveness tied to exacerbation frequency
