ATS: Indacaterol-Glycopyrronium Cuts COPD Exacerbations
More effective than salmeterol-fluticasone for patients with history of COPD exacerbations
ASH: Studies Support Aggressive Treatment of HTN in Elderly
Latest findings from national trial show it lowers chances of heart failure, even in older adults
Fewer Self-Injury Events With Lithium for Bipolar Disorder
Patients on one of the alternative mood stabilizers were 40 percent more likely to harm themselves
FDA Issues Stronger Warning on Side Effects of Fluoroquinolones
Agency is recommending that health care providers not prescribe them for certain patients
Fall Risk Up With Initiation, Intensification of HTN Meds
Short-term fall risk up during 15 days after initiation, intensification of antihypertensive medication
CAM Use May Affect Breast Cancer Patients’ Chemo Decisions
Findings among women prescribed chemo who took dietary supplements, had higher CAM index score
Two Years of Tamoxifen Offers Long-Term Survival Benefit
Survival benefit for premenopausal women with estrogen receptor-positive primary breast cancer
New Insight Might Aid Diagnosis, Treatment of Sjögren’s Syndrome
Mouse model shows role for proteins in enhanced release of CTSS in Sjögren's syndrome patient tears
Too Much Folate in Pregnancy Tied to Increased Autism Risk
Mothers with very high blood levels of folate at delivery twice as likely to have a child with autism
Nilotinib Associated With Case of Scurvy
Drug appears to affect cutaneous metabolism; patient improved with ascorbic acid supplements