Real-World Antihypertensive Prescribing Deviates From Guidelines, Study Says
The aim of the study was to analyze antihypertensive utilization patterns among patients with uncontrolled hypertension despite receiving therapy.
The aim of the study was to analyze antihypertensive utilization patterns among patients with uncontrolled hypertension despite receiving therapy.
For patients with moderate to severe GSM, low-dose vaginal estrogens, vaginal DHEA inserts, systemic estrogen therapy, and ospemifene are recommended.
The list, titled “Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question,” was developed by members of the AAP Section on Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine.
A recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) highlights the risks associated with use of over-the-counter (OTC) products containing undeclared prescription ingredients as well as the importance of collaboration between various health departments and systems to ensure a prompt response to an outbreak.
Routine vaccination should not be delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to interim guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The use of statins appears to benefit patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to the findings of a retrospective study conducted in Hubei Province, China.
Probiotics should only be recommended for specific patient populations since there is not enough evidence to support their use in the majority of digestive conditions, according to new clinical guidelines released by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and recently published in Gastroenterology.
A recently published report describes the case of a 61-year-old male patient who experienced antacid-induced hypercalcemia and highlights the importance of performing thorough medication reconciliation.
After obtaining a more detailed history, it was discovered that the patient had been reusing insulin needles and was not rotating sites for insulin injection.
In order to provide national guidance addressing issues surrounding pain management practices, an expert panel was convened to provide a framework for pain practitioners and institutions.