December 19, 2024

Vertex Pain Drug Falls Short vs. Placebo

Vertex Pharmaceuticals' non-opioid drug, suzetrigine, showed little difference versus a placebo in reducing pain for lumbosacral radiculopathy, prompting FDA review for treating moderate-to-severe acute pain.

Reuters

December 19, 2024

Vertex Pain Drug Falls Short vs. Placebo

Vertex Pharmaceuticals' non-opioid drug demonstrated pain reduction in patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy but fell short of investor expectations, signaling continued interest in non-opioid treatment amid the opioid epidemic.

Reuters

December 19, 2024

Large Acetaminophen Study Reveals New Risks

In a large cohort study of 180,483 acetaminophen users aged 65 or older, researchers found that use was associated with a 36% increased risk of lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

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December 18, 2024

USPSTF Challenges Common Supplement Use

"Unfortunately, when we reviewed the latest evidence, we found that taking vitamin D with or without calcium does not prevent falls or fractures in older adults."

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December 17, 2024

Balancing Pain Management and Addiction Risks in Oncology

Managing cancer pain in patients with substance use disorder presents a unique challenge for oncologists, requiring a balance between effective symptom management and mitigation of the risks of substa...

The ASCO Post

December 16, 2024

New Guidelines Address Elder Surgery Care

Expanded preoperative evaluations can reduce postoperative delirium by 23% in older adults, but frailty doubles the risk—are your patients screened effectively?

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December 13, 2024

UnitedHealth Group CEO Acknowledges ‘Flawed’ System

"No one would design a system like the one we have. And no one did. It's a patchwork built over decades."

Reuters

December 12, 2024

Phase 3 Data: Nemolizumab for Prurigo Nodularis Relief

A recent study published in JAMA Dermatology revealed the significant efficacy of nemolizumab in reducing pruritus and skin lesions in patients with moderate to severe prurigo nodularis.

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December 11, 2024

Frontline Mental Health: Strategies to Combat Burnout

Explore innovative approaches, including mindfulness, team efficiency, and psilocybin therapy, to address clinician burnout and mental health challenges.

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