A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated whether pharmacist-led deprescribing interventions reduce polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications among older adults across care settings.
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A stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial evaluated whether pairing electronic decision support with routine medication reviews increases deprescribing of potentially inappropriate medications among older...
A randomized clinical trial evaluated whether behavioral science–informed electronic health record interventions can improve deprescribing rates of potentially inappropriate medications among older adults...
In a study presented at the 103rd American Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, researchers assessed whether liposomal bupivacaine improves pain control, opioid use, or length of stay after...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, but it’s also highly manageable with early recognition, evidence-based treatment, and coordinated care. This guide...
In a randomized, placebo-controlled study, azelastine nasal spray significantly lowered the incidence of polymerase chain reaction-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections and reduced overall respiratory viral...
In a randomized controlled trial, enteral propranolol significantly lowered sedative requirements and improved target sedation without increasing adverse events.
A retrospective review of patients undergoing elective dental procedures found that dexmedetomidine alone was more often associated with oxygen desaturation, while combining dexmedetomidine with ketamine...
Postdischarge ondansetron cut the risk of moderate-to-severe gastroenteritis in children by half, without increasing adverse events or health care use.
A pooled analysis of more than 1300 patients followed for up to 4 years found that baricitinib maintained a stable safety profile, with low rates of serious adverse events, no new safety concerns, and no...
