Early Antacid Initiation for Reflux Raises Children’s Fracture Risks
Treatment for acid reflux in infants can have a potentially serious adverse effect: an increased risk for bone fracture later in childhood. Find out what therapies initiated in which age groups present the greatest risks.
Some Antibiotics Appear to Be Safer Options in Pregnancy Here’s some new information to help pharmacists calm the concerns of pregnant women who are prescribed antibiotics. A new Canadian review discusses which antibiotic classes present the greatest and least risk for miscarriage. Find out more.
Antipsychotic Benefits Found to Outweigh Risks for Schizophrenia Patients Antipsychotic drugs have many more benefits than risks for patients with schizophrenia and related conditions, a new review emphasizes. Researchers gathered evidence to combat hesitancy to initiate the therapy. Here is more information.
Methadone Treatment During Surgery Helps Decrease Opioid Usage
In an effort to lower usage of opioid painkillers and improve patient comfort after a painful surgery, Illinois researchers successfully tested the use of methadone during the procedure. Find out how much less hydromorphone patients required postsurgery after receiving methadone.
