IV Iron Products: Adverse Events, Associated Costs Compared
The comparative study aimed to analyze AEs as well as estimate the associated medical costs for 4 IV iron preparations.
All articles by Cassandra Pardini, PharmD
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.
Antidepressant, NSAID Identified as Culprits in SIADH Case
The patient noted that she was initiated on naproxen by her primary care physician 2 weeks prior to her presentation.
Risk of Cardiac Events With Azithromycin, Amoxicillin Compared
The aim of the study was to use real-world data to compare the risk of cardiac events in new users of azithromycin vs amoxicillin.
Risk of Aortic Aneurysm, Dissection With Fluoroquinolones Examined
The observational study aimed to determine the association between fluoroquinolone use and the risk of aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection while taking into account potential confounding.
Antihypertensive Drugs and Cancer Risk: Is There a Link?
Five antihypertensive drug classes were analyzed separately and were also compared to all other treatment groups, including placebo.
COVID-19 Patients With Elevated CRP May Benefit From Steroid Therapy
The observational study, which was led by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System, aimed to assess the effect of glucocorticoid therapy on mortality and the need for mechanical ventilation in hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
Statin Use May Benefit Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19
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.
Supplements With Undeclared Active Ingredients Pose Substantial Health Risk
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.
Clinical Benefit Observed With Colchicine in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
The open-label, prospective study (GRECCO-19) assessed the effect of treatment with low-dose colchicine on cardiac and inflammatory biomarkers as well as clinical outcomes.
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