Medicine

Average of 283,000 Children Have Sports-Related TBIs Per Year

Each year, an average of 283,000 children aged younger than 18 years sought care in emergency departments for SRR-TBI.

Primary Care Physician Supply Associated With Population Mortality

A greater primary care physician supply was associated with lower mortality.

FDA Warns Homeopathic Company About Illegal Product Claims

Nutra Pharma Corp. claims that their unapproved homeopathic products can treat addiction and chronic pain from serious conditions such as cancer, diabetes, shingles, and fibromyalgia.

New ACC/AHA Guideline for Primary Prevention of CVD Presented at ACC 2019

The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have released a new evidence-based guideline detailing the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

‘Potentially Concerning’ Signal Identified in Long-Term Follow-up Data Involving Paclitaxel-Coated Products

Paclitaxel-coated devices were associated with an approximately 50% increased risk of death when compared with control devices.

FDA Approves New Valsartan Product Following Major Recall

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new generic version of Diovan (Novartis) that does not contain N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) or N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), 2 potentially carcinogenic impurities identified in several recalled valsartan products.

Intervention Promotes Better Conversations Between Clinicians, Patients in Oncology Care

A communication quality-improvement intervention among oncology patients resulted in better, earlier serious illness conversations, despite not improving patient outcomes.

Dexycu Now Available for Treatment of Post-Op Ocular Inflammation

EyePoint announced the launch of Dexycu (dexamethasone intraocular suspension) 9% for the treatment of postoperative inflammation after cataract surgery.

Genetic Variant May Put Some Women at Increased Risk for Contraceptive Failure

A genetic variant may play a major role in why hormonal contraception fails in some women, according to a new study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

E-Cigarettes May Threaten Goal of Achieving Tobacco Endgame

E-cigarettes have become the most popular tobacco products for youth and adolescents in the United States and offer new pathways to nicotine addiction.

AAP: Nasal Spray Influenza Vaccine Acceptable for 2019-2020 Season

The AAP says that in the 2019 to 2020 flu season, it will support the use of any licensed influenza vaccine, in accordance with guidance from the CDC.

Rare Diseases: A Psychiatric Concern?

A rare disease diagnosis may have a significant impact on mental health, causing anxiety, stress, and low mood.

Patient-Centered Medical Management for Depression

Researchers found that there has been little attention paid to intervention to enhance treatment adherence in nonpsychotic major depression, so they outlined steps for engagement, retention, and adherence for these patients.

Legionella Outbreaks on the Rise: Could Climate Change Be Responsible?

Lack of plumbing maintenance; aging infrastructure; warm, humid climates; and exposure to the immunocompromised may contribute to an increase in Legionnaires disease.

CDC: 228 Measles Cases Already in 2019

New Hampshire joined 11 other states reporting measles cases in 2019.

Mumps Causes Quarantine of Over 2,200 Immigrant Detainees

More than 2,200 people exposed to a mumps outbreak in 2 US immigrant detention facilities have been quarantined.

Chemobrain: Experts Weigh in on Very Real — and Growing — Problem

Clinicians should know that chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment, chemobrain, chemofog, or whatever you want to call it is a real phenomenon.

FDA Updates Naming Convention for Biologics to Balance Competition, Ensure Patient Safety

The FDA has released an updated draft guidance that will update the naming convention of biologic medications.

More Research Is Needed on Essential Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols

Medical interest in enhanced recovery after surgery has strengthened in recent years.

Study Again Confirms No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism

Once again, a large study of Danish residents confirmed that the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine is not associated with an increase in autism.