Despite Law, Drug Safety Still a Concern at FDA
Recent new powers have helped the U.S. Food and Drug Administration combat contaminated medications, counterfeit pills and other safety woes, but more work is needed to address lingering concerns about drug risks, FDA officials said on Wednesday.
Reuters Health Information
RESPOND: Ticagrelor Improves Platelet Inhibition in Both Clopidogrel Responders and Nonresponders
The authors of the study also suggest that ticagrelor may inhibit platelets more effectively than prasugrel.
Heartwire
Combination Treatment With Phenelzine and CBT Superior to Monotherapy for Social Anxiety Disorder
Combination therapy with cognitive behavioral group therapy and phenelzine sulfate is more effective than either treatment alone and may improve response rates in patients with social anxiety disorder.
Medscape Medical News
Medicare Cuts? Bah! No Need to Panic
A 21.2% Medicare reimbursement cut would be disastrous, but this practice management expert believes it won't happen because of the catastrophic fallout.
Medscape Business of Medicine