Many Adults ‘Hoarding,’ Self-Prescribing Antibiotics
One in 20 hold onto and use old, leftover meds, contributing to threat of resistance
Second U.S. Case of Bacteria Resistant to Colistin
Findings raise concerns that mcr-1 may jump to other types of resistant bacteria
FDA Approves Xiidra Eye Drops to Treat Dry Eye Disease
First approved lymphocyte function-associated antigen agonist
FDA Approves Differin Gel for Over-the-Counter Use
First OTC retinoid available for acne treatment among patients 12 and older
Emetine Shows Promise for Human Cytomegalovirus Infection
Inhibition with emetine occurs after virus entry but before DNA replication
Doxycycline Helps One-Third of Chronic Cold Urticaria Patients
Critical temperature thresholds do not predict which patients benefit from treatment
No Response to First Antifungals Tied to Worse Keratitis Outcomes
Findings in fungal keratitis patients presenting for tertiary care after antifungal pretreatment
Triple Therapy Rarely Used for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Factors tied to intensification to triple tx include age, region, outpatient visits, glucocorticoid use
Medication Organization Devices Tied to Adverse Effects
Study identifies design elements for future trials to evaluate device effectiveness in elderly
Patient Variables Not Linked to Hemoglobin A1c Targets
Targets not tied to demographics, medical history, physical and mental health, health service use
