Concomitant Initiation of csDMARDs and bDMARDs Increases Remission Rates in JIA
A total of 297 patients with pediatric juvenile idiopathic arthritis who had a 3-year visit, were included in the study.
All articles by Chen Fang, PharmD, RPh
New Causal Genes, Pathways Implicated in Gout Pathogenesis
Researchers identified 339 loci associated with gout encompassing 515 independently-associated variants, of which 123 were not reported.
Eprontia Oral Solution Approved for Partial-Onset, Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures
Eprontia is approved for the treatment of partial-onset or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures and migraine prevention.
Topical Capsaicin Spray Assessed for Sensory Neuropathic Cough
To assess the benefits of topical capsaicin on SNC, the study authors performed a retrospective review that included 253 patients.
Novel Nasal Saline Irrigation System Improves Compliance, Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms
Study authors evaluated the impact on compliance and SNOT-20 scores in patients with allergic rhinitis using a novel sinus nasal rinse device.
Multimodel Anesthesia May Cut Opioid Usage After Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
Study authors analyzed the safety and efficacy of using MMA for patients undergoing head and neck surgery.
Steroid Regimens Compared in Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis Without Nasal Polyps
Study authors conducted a prospective randomized trial to determine if there is a role for oral steroids in patients who have CRSsNP.
Ibuprofen Does Not Appear to Increase Posttonsillectomy Hemorrhage Severity
Study authors conducted a retrospective cohort study of pediatric patients requiring operative control of PTH.
Adding Prednisone to Pain Regimens May Reduce Opioid Use After Oropharyngeal Surgery
Study authors assessed whether the addition of a prednisone taper could decrease opioid use in patients undergoing tonsillectomy, tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, or expansion sphincter pharyngoplasty.
Treating Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps: Areas of Improvement Identified
Study authors conducted a retrospective analysis over a 5-year period to analyze health care resource utilization among CRSwNP patients and identify areas for quality improvement.
