Tag: Prescription Drugs
Daily INR Measurement Best for Hospitalized Patients on Warfarin
Increased odds of warfarin-associated adverse events in patients for whom INR not measured daily
Daylight Photodynamic Therapy Effective, Safe for Acne
PDT with 1.5 percent 3-butenyl 5-aminolevulinate gel reduces inflammatory, non-inflammatory lesions
Infusion of HIV-Neutralizing Antibody Decreases Viremia
Strong selection pressure seen for outgrowth of less neutralization-sensitive viruses
Secukinumab Cuts Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Two trials show benefits for 150 mg subcutaneous secukinumab with IV, subcutaneous loading
Selexipag Linked to Reduced Risk of Death, Complications in PAH
Reduced risk of composite of death or pulmonary arterial hypertension-linked complications
Few Get Rx to Help Quit Smoking After COPD Hospitalization
Treatment not associated with cessation at six to 12 months; differences between medications
Feedback to Surgical Residents Improves Use of VTE Prophylaxis
Improvement in resident performance and significant reduction in harm for patients
Cryotherapy + Imiquimod Active in Cutaneous Melanoma Mets
Complete responses observed in patients with locoregional cutaneous metastases of melanoma
Pembrolizumab Shows Promise in Metastatic NSCLC
In study, the immune-based therapy beat docetaxel with fewer side effects
Intranasal Glucagon Treats Hypoglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes
Noninferior to IM glucagon for treating insulin-induced hypoglycemia in adults with type 1 diabetes
