Tips Presented for Encouraging Treatment Adherence
Broad approach recommended, which includes patient engagement and addressing barriers
Subcutaneous Dupilumab Reduces Nasal Polyp Burden
Greater reduction for addition of dupilumab to mometasone furoate nasal spray in chronic sinusitis
Many Physicians Show Tendency to Undertreat With Statins
Target levels more likely to be achieved in departments that prescribe more statins
Palliative Care Lacking for Chronic Lung Disease Patients
Patients with lung diseases have fewer DNRs, pain assessments than cancer patients
No Benefit From Aliskiren-Tied Drops in Albuminuria
Overall albuminuria drop may be too small for cardiovascular, renal risk protection
Mobile Texts May Up Adherence to Meds for Chronic Illness
Meta-analysis shows mobile phone text reminders double the odds of medication adherence
Opioids Don’t Ease Disability in Neuropathic Pain
Medications aren't useful in restoring motion, researchers say
January 2016 Briefing – Pharmacy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pharmacy for January 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Ezetimibe/Simvastatin Ups Clinical Outcomes in IMPROVE-IT
Reduction in total primary end point events, driven by reductions in myocardial infarction, stroke
Severe Reaction to Pneumococcal Vaccines in Patients With CAPS
Severe local, inflammatory reaction triggered in those with cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes
