How Often Does the FDA Disagree With Its Advisory Committees’ Recommendations?
According to the findings of a recent review, the Food and Drug Administration rarely disagrees with recommendations made by its advisory committees.
General Practice
Can Pharmacist Care in Medical Homes Improve Patient Goals?
Researchers found that, compared with the reference group, CPSS patients were 93% more likely to achieve a blood pressure goal <140/90 mm Hg, 57% more likely to achieve hemoglobin A1c values <8%, and 87% more likely to achieve both disease management goals.
Death of Boston Doctor Prompts Debate on Safety Measures in Hospitals
The death of Michael Davidson, MD, has stirred debate regarding the use of metal detectors in healthcare facilities to protect physicians and staff against violence.
The Spice That May Not Be So Nice This Holiday Season
Nutmeg may be a nice addition to your eggnog, but ingesting too much of it may lead to very unpleasant consequences.
Jet Lag and Obesity: What’s the Connection?
The composition and functionality of the gut microbes in “jet lagged” mice were changed and proved less efficient in cell growth, DNA repair, and detoxification.
Guideline on Prevention of Acute COPD Exacerbations Released
The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) and Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS) have developed a joint evidence-based guideline on preventing acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Diet Quality May Impact Ovarian Cancer Prognosis
Women with a healthy diet prior to an ovarian cancer prognosis are less likely to die in their subsequent years compared to women with a poorer diet, except women with diabetes or a high waist circumference.
Rapid Weight Loss May Not Mean a Quicker Regain
A recent study demonstrates that weight lost rapidly in obese patients does not necessarily indicate weight more quickly regained.
Topiramate May Be Effective for Alcohol Use Disorder, PTSD Symptoms
The course of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is frequently and severely complicated by co-occurring alcohol use disorder (AUD), yet there are few reports of pharmacologic treatments for these comorbid conditions.
Changes in Medication Usage for T2DM: 1999-2010
Changes in relation to drug treatment to various control targets for diabetes were studied using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999–2010.
