Pharmacology News

A guideline from the Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense strongly recommended intensive BP lowering in patients with hypertension, and a literature review published at the same time found that the evidence supports this approach.

The CV benefits of BP lowering, for both primary and secondary prevention, were found to be proportional to the intensity of the reduction regardless of baseline BP, researchers reported.

The current literature does not support the use of aspirin for primary prevention in patients with diabetes, and physicians must balance the benefits of prevention with the increased risk for major bleeding, according to a speaker.

Many women seeking treatment for opioid use disorder, particularly pregnant women, face significant barriers to receiving treatment, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

The FDA has approved Kesimpta, the first self-administered, targeted B-cell therapy for patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis, the manufacturer announced.

The FDA announced that it has granted accelerated approval for viltolarsen, an injection to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy in those with a confirmed mutation.

Orthostatic hypotension — which can cause dizziness when standing — may indicate an increased risk for developing dementia, according to research published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Implementing a program-level incentive metric may increase use of effective contraceptives among Medicaid beneficiaries, according to results from a study published in JAMA Network Open.

Many patients with opioid use disorder referred to post-acute care in Massachusetts were rejected due to a substance use disorder diagnosis or because they were treated with buprenorphine or methadone, according to a study published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine.

A shared decision-making encounter tool improved measures of quality including communication and knowledge in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation considering anticoagulant treatment for stroke prevention, researchers reported.