Abaloparatide Reduces Fracture Risk in Women With Osteoporosis
Medication appears to reduce fractures better than teriparatide or placebo, researchers say
Antipsychotic Use Doesn’t Up Congenital Malformations
No increased risk for congenital malformation or cardiac malformation with typical, atypical APs
β-Blockers Not Always Indicated for PCI Patients
Findings in patients with stable angina without history of MI or heart failure undergoing elective PCI
Acetaminophen Appears Safe for Children With Mild Asthma
Findings for as-needed use of acetaminophen among young children with mild, persistent asthma
Antimicrobial Resistance to Carbapenems Increasing
Significant trend for consumption of carbapenems and resistance to imipenem in P. aeruginosa
Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine No Better Than Inactivated
No reduction in hazard ratio for influenza A or B virus with LAIV in study among Hutterite children
Thrombocytopenia Up With Use of Phosphate-Buffered Tirofiban
Relative risk for thrombocytopenia not increased with use of citrate-buffered tirofiban
Large Trial Proposed to Compare HCTZ, Chlorthalidone
Researchers plan randomized study to compare hydrochlorothiazide, chlorthalidone
Liraglutide Added to Capped Insulin Reduces Hemoglobin A1c
Liraglutide also significantly reduces mean body weight, daily insulin dose; increases quality of life
Arhalofenate Beats Allopurinol for Gout Flares
Arhalofenate at an 800 mg dosage seems safe and well tolerated
