Low-Dose Methotrexate Safe, Possibly Protects Kidneys
Investigators found a 27% decreased risk of kidney adverse events in a study of patients with normal kidney function or mild-to-moderate chronic kidney disease.
Adverse Effects
Antidepressant or Antipsychotic Prescription Common Before Diabetes Diagnosis
Nearly 1 in 4 people with type 2 diabetes in Scotland were prescribed antidepressants before a diabetes diagnosis
Controlling Hypertension in Older Adults: Up Dose or Add New Med?
Bigger drop in systolic BP but less intensification sustainability seen with addition of new med versus maximizing dose of current med
Taxane-Containing Chemo Associated With Persistent Alopecia
However, many patients experience improvements in hair density with standard alopecia treatments
Allergic Reactions to mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Characterized
20 of 22 patients with suspected allergic reactions were women; 17 met Brighton anaphylaxis criteria
Extended Anticoagulation Tied to Major Bleeding Risk
Long-term risks and consequences are considerable for patients receiving VKA, DOAC after first unprovoked VTE
Adverse Events Associated With BNT162b2 Vaccination ID’d
Vaccination not associated with elevated risk for most of the adverse events examined; association found with increased risk for myocarditis, but risk higher in association with SARS-CoV-2 infection
Features of Vaccine-Induced Thrombotic Syndrome Studied
No individual risk factors identified for VITT, but increased mortality seen for those with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, low platelets
Cinacalcet Does Not Up Risk for Severe Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Hemodialysis
Study is the largest to explore this potential safety issue to date.
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