Updated labeling for injectable haloperidol: hear about the FDA’s revised warnings for prescribing haloperidol to avoid QT prolongation. References and Resources NDA 20-919 (Haloperidol). QT Prolongation in Association…
This study discusses oral MPT as an effective first-line treatment for elderly patients with multiple myeloma. References and Resources Eiji Kusumi, Tomoko Matsumura, Koichiro Yuji, et al., Oral…
Josh Levitsky, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Hepatology from Northwestern University provides an overview of the treatment of hepatitis C. References and Resources Seef, LB, Hoofnagle, JH. National…
Stephen Brunton, MD, Director of Faculty Development, Cabarrus Family Medicine, Charlotte, North Carolina, discusses techniques to improve adherence with therapy for hypertension. References and Resources Kressin NR et…
The FDA reviewed spontaneous post-marketing reports of atrial fibrillation reported in association with oral and intravenous bisphosphonates and did not identify a population of bisphosphonate users at increased…
Stephen Brunton, MD, Director of Faculty Division, Cabarrus Family Medicine, Charlotte, North Carolina, discusses breakthrough symptoms in GERD and appropriate dosing of proton pump inhibitors. References and Resources…
Stephen Brunton, MD, Director of Faculty Development, Cabarrus Family Medicine, Charlotte, North Carolina, describes strategies to overcome sub-optimal care for patients with diabetes, including early insulin therapy and…
Stephen Brunton, MD, Director of Faculty Development, Cabarrus Family Medicine, Charlotte, North Carolina, discusses the most recent update of the AHA clinical guidelines for prevention of Infective Endocarditis.…
Stephen Brunton, MD, Director of Faculty Development, Cabarrus Family Medicine, Charlotte, North Carolina, discusses the most recent U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation and supporting scientific evidence…
Mepolizumab, an IL-5 inhibitor, failed to alleviate moderate persistent asthma symptoms in a phase II trial of patients resistant to corticosteroids. References and Resources Flood-Page P, Swenson C,…