Higher Risk of Suicide Seen in Stroke Survivors
Danger is greatest in first two years after stroke, Swedish researchers say
Pharmacists Raise Concerns for Patient Access to Generic Drugs
Survey shows it takes one month or longer for PBMs to fix maximum allowed costs underpayments
Candy Twists Alternative to Glucola Drink for GDM Screening
Same sensitivity for glucola, candy twists; improved false-referral rate, PPV, detection rate for candy
Single-Dose Ebola Vaccine Effective in Nonhuman Primates
Animal tests are promising, but more work needed before human trials
Dimethyl Fumarate Linked to Development of PML
Linked to two cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Older Blood May Be an Option for Cardiac Surgery Patients
No difference in outcomes between use of fresher or older red cells, researchers report
Higher Risk of Heart Disease Seen With Shorter Stature
Increased risk possibly linked to the genetics that also determine height
Inexpensive Antihistamine Repurposed to Focus on HCV
Lab tests suggest over-the-counter antihistamine could offer alternative to pricey new drugs
Potent HIV-1-Specific Antibody Shown to Suppress Virus
Treatment would augment existing medications, researchers say
High Costs for False-Positive Mammograms, Overdiagnosis
National expenditure estimated at $4 billion/year for false-positive mammograms, breast CA overdiagnosis
