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Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Use Risky in Older Adults
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In what could be a practice-changing study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, United States and Australian researchers warn against the use of daily low-dose aspirin in older adults. They found a 28% increase in intracranial bleeding in that cohort but little reduced risk of stroke. A key concern was that bleeding would develop after accidental falls. Read more.
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Which Drug Products Work Best for Treating Acne Vulgaris?
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Acne affects more than 50 million people in the United States each year, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. A variety of products are prescribed for acne, and pharmacists fill them all. But which of those pharmaceuticals work the best? A new study from Taiwan came up with some definitive answers based on a meta-analysis of clinical trials. Read more.
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Concerns Raised About Underprescribing Glucagon for Hypoglycemia
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A Mayo Clinic study shines a light on the significant under-prescribing of glucagon for patients at higher risk of hypoglycemia. The study also looked at whether the use of the product, either administered as a spray or subcutaneously, affects which diabetes patients need hospital care. Find out some of the barriers to prescribing and usage.
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Pharmacist Video Series: HEPLISAV-B
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In this installment of the Pharmacist Recommendation Series, U.S. Pharmacist Editor-in-Chief Robert Davidson talks with Charlotte Yum, PharmD, AAHIVP, CSP, about how pharmacists can “Identify, Recommend and Protect” patients from hepatitis B. Click here to view video.
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