Jennifer Barrett, Assistant Editor

A physician was sentenced this week for operating a drug distribution scheme out of his medical practice and for money laundering, according to a DEA press release.

Treatment outcomes with buprenorphine compared with oral morphine considered in infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome.

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) offered insight into lifespan trends throughout the United States over the past several decades.

Buprenorphine could potentially have better treatment outcomes in infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) than traditionally used oral morphine, according to a study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

At least 1 adverse event reported with brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, doxylamine, guaifenesin, pseudoephedrine, and phenylephrine in children under age 12.

Many adverse events associated with OTC cold medications are related to accidental unsupervised ingestions or dosing errors, which means better education from pharmacists and other health care providers may help reduce these events, according to a study published in Pediatrics this month.

Regular low-dose aspirin use associated with a lower risk of breast cancer.

Low-dose aspirin may help women reduce their risk of developing breast cancer, a new study published in Breast Cancer Research has suggested.

The American Health Care Act is designed to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act.

Supporters of the American Health Care Act argue that the new health bill will cut rising premium costs if approved.

The Republican-drafted health care legislation known as the American Health Care Act (AHCA) narrowly passed in the House on Thursday in a 217-213 vote.

Community-clinical linkages between pharmacists and physicians can help improve patient care and ensure that individuals have access to the resources to best manage their conditions in both community and primary care settings.

Commonly prescribed antibiotics may be linked to higher risk of miscarriage in early pregnancy.

New research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal suggests that some commonly prescribed antibiotics may be linked to higher risk of miscarriage in early pregnancy.

The FDA has approved midostaurin (Rydapt, Novartis) for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML), in combination with chemotherapy.

The FDA has expanded the approved use of Stivarga (regorafenib, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.) to include the treatment of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC or liver cancer) who have been previously treated with the drug sorafenib.

The FDA has approved cerliponase alfa (Brineura, BioMarin Pharmaceutical) to slow loss of walking ability in symptomatic pediatric patients aged 3 years and older with a specific form of Batten disease

According to the CDC, approximately 1500-2000 cases of malaria are reported each year in the United States, mostly in recent travelers.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) released the results of the 2017 National Health Security Preparedness Index, which assessed the United States’ day-to-day preparedness in the event of a community health emergency.

A recently published report highlights increasing incidence of newly-diagnosed cases of diabetes among children and adolescents.

The FDA has issued a drug safety communication regarding new restrictions for the use of codeine and tramadol medications in children and nursing mothers.

Standard Homeopathic Company has issued a nationwide recall of its Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets and Hyland’s Baby Nighttime Teething Tablets.

An epidemiological study of nearly half a million Chinese adults found an association between higher fresh fruit intake and lower risk of diabetes and related complications.

Spanish researchers have documented the first example of tigecycline-resistant bacteria adapted to living on companion animals through a study that analyzed bacteria isolated from dogs at a veterinary hospital.

Study finds pediatric patients can benefit from improved discharge medication services transitioning from hospital to home.

Pediatric patients can benefit from improved discharge medication services when transitioning from hospital to home, according to data reported in a poster presentation at the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) 2017 Annual Meeting & Exposition.

The FDA approved supplemental applications for Sovaldi (sofosubuvir) and Harvoni (ledipasvir and sofosbuvir), marketed by Gilead Sciences Inc., to treat hepatitis C virus (HCV) in pediatric patients.

A former physician and owner of a pain clinic in Atlanta, Georgia, has been sentenced for his involvement in a prescription painkiller distribution conspiracy, according to a Department of Justice press release.

Community pharmacists can play a valuable role in preventing hospital readmissions through patient education and resolution of identified drug therapy problems, according to data reported in a poster presentation at the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) 2017 Annual Meeting & Exposition in San Francisco.

Qudexy XR (topiramate) extended-release capsules approved for use as prophylaxis of migraine headaches.