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Corticosteroids Increases Blood Clot Risk in IBD Patients
Strong association found between corticosteroids and risk of venous thromboembolism.
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CDC Confirms More Measles Cases
Based on current US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tallies, the number of measles infections in 2015 has increased from 84 cases reported late last Friday to 102 cases reported today.
Clinical Experts: Lower Sugar Allowance to Prevent Diabetes
Limiting added sugars could be among the most effective strategies for reducing the prevalence of type 2 diabetes.
Chronic Insomniacs Have Higher Hypertension Risk
What's keeping insomniacs awake at night might also be raising their blood pressure.
Tight Hypertension Control Deemed Safe in Pregnancy
Reducing elevated blood pressure during pregnancy is safe for the expectant mother and her child.
Low Flu Vaccination Rate Seen Among Nursing Home Staff
New research reports that the influenza vaccination rate among nursing home staff is only 54%, which may jeopardize their patients' health.
As Super Bowl Approaches, Arizona Grapples with Measles Outbreak
Measles cases in Arizona and elsewhere could soar as football fans pour into the state for the Super Bowl.
Traveler's Diarrhea Treatment Contributes to Superbug Spread
Treating traveler's diarrhea with antibiotics may contribute to antibiotic resistance and spread resistant bacteria strains, particularly if travelers visit developing parts of the world.
Twitter Can Predict Regional Heart Disease Risk
Feeling #angry, #stressed, or #tired? Such negative tweets within a given region can indicate increased heart disease risk, according to University of Pennsylvania Medical School researchers.
Pneumonia Hospitalization Raises Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Hospitalization for pneumonia increases a patient's risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a paper published in the January 20, 2015 edition of JAMA.
Hospital-Associated Infections Remain a Concern
Despite hospitals' improved infection controls, 1 out of every 25 patients contracts at least 1 infection during his or her stay.
Inflammatory Gum Disease Influences Heart Attack Severity
The extent and severity of inflammatory gum disease is closely related to heart attack severity.
Old Drug, New Tricks: How EHR Data Can Help Find Hidden Therapeutic Benefits
Low Vitamin D Extends Ventilation Duration in Critical Patients
Plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels on admission to ICU inversely associated with the need for mechanical ventilation.
Adverse Outcomes Unlikely After Measles, Mumps Vaccination
The 7 main adverse outcomes associated with 2 common childhood immunizations are highly unlikely to occur following vaccine administration.
Low vitamin D levels may prolong the duration of mechanical ventilation in critically ill surgical patients.
Cyber Supply Chain Security: A Concern for the Pharmaceutical Industry
Manufacturing practice requirements leave pharmaceutical manufacturers vulnerable.
Hot Flash Severity May Indicate Higher Hip Fracture Rate
Moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats during menopause are associated with lower bone mineral density and higher hip fracture rates, new research suggests.
New PBM Transparency Bill Covers More Federal Programs
Bill forces pharmacy benefit managers to disclose deceptive practices used to generate profit.
A bill to make pharmacy benefit managers' reimbursements for generic drugs more transparent will cover more federal health care programs than a bill introduced earlier this year.
Biosimilar Rollout Relies on Pharmacists
Significant challenges remain due to lack of FDA action on existing biosimilar approval guidelines.
Senate Hearing Investigates Generic Drug Prices
Pharmacists will play key role in bringing biosimilar medications to US markets, both before the therapies receive FDA approval and after they become available.
Jay Leno's Health Care Humor Opens ASHP Midyear
Bringing his signature comedic style to modern health care issues, Jay Leno kept more than 20,000 pharmacists laughing throughout his keynote address.
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Seasonal Affective Disorder
Vitamin D may have a regulative role in seasonal affective disorder development.
Concussions Spike Odds of Teens' Drug Abuse
Teens with a history of traumatic brain injury are twice as likely to abuse alcohol, marijuana, or other drugs than peers who have not experienced a concussion.
Shingles Vaccine May Benefit Rheumatoid Arthritis, IBD Patients
Patients with autoimmune conditions have an increased risk of developing shingles due to immune-suppressing treatment regimens.
Powdered Measles Vaccine Shows Promise in Human Trial
A powdered measles vaccine delivered by a puff of air triggered no adverse side effects during early human testing, and future clinical trials will likely establish its efficacy.
Hypertensive Patients Tested Infrequently for Diabetes
Although hypertension and diabetes are often comorbid conditions, nearly one-third of hypertensive patients have not had their blood sugar tested in the last 3 years.