Pharmacology
Program Profile
Reducing or Discontinuing Insulin or Sulfonylurea When Initiating a Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Agonist
This study sought to determine whether patients taking a glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist in combination with insulin and/or a sulfonylurea for...
Original Research
Piperacillin/Tazobactam Use vs Cefepime May Be Associated With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
The Antimicrobial Stewardship Team at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center compared the use of piperacillin/tazobactam with...
Commentary
Top 5 Medications That Can Increase Blood Glucose Levels
Several medications can interfere with glycemic control; Dr. Jain discusses ways to manage medications.
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Ibuprofen Fails for Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants
Ibuprofen treatment within 72 hours of birth did not reduce risk of death or bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
Commentary
Sodium vs Potassium for Lowering Blood Pressure?
Nephrologist discusses benefits of reducing salt in diet and eating more potassium to reduce BP.
News
Colchicine May Benefit Patients With Diabetes and Recent MI
After a recent myocardial infarction, daily low-dose colchicine reduces the risk for cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes, a...
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FDA Expands Dupilumab for EoE to Younger Children
EoE drug approval expanded to include children age 1 to 11, following approval in children 12 and older.
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Robitussin Cough Syrup Recalled Nationwide Due to Fungus Concerns
Robitussin cough syrup is being recalled due to possibility of blood contamination with fungus or yeast.
Commentary
The Breakthrough Drug Whose Full Promise Remains Unrealized
With its approval in 2013, sofosbuvir revolutionized the treatment of hepatitis C, but the goal of eliminating this disease is still decades away...
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Shelf Life for Opioid Overdose Drug Naloxone Extended
Opioid overdose medication, naloxone, receives shelf life extension.