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Actions & Transactions, April 9
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 09, 2024
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Salt substitution may reduce all-cause, cardiovascular mortality
Apr 08, 2024
A slight reduction was seen in major cardiovascular events; very low certainty of serious adverse events was reported.
2020 to 2022 saw increase in enrollment in medical cannabis programs
Apr 08, 2024
The proportion of patient-reported qualifying conditions with substantial, conclusive evidence of therapeutic value decreased.
Progressive resistance training not superior for hip osteoarthritis
Apr 08, 2024
Progressive resistance training was not superior to neuromuscular exercise for improving functional performance, hip pain and quality of life.
FDA approves new antibiotic for three indications
Apr 08, 2024
Zevtera is approved for S. aureus bloodstream infections, acute bacterial skin/skin structure infections and bacterial pneumonia.
ACC: Empagliflozin cuts heart failure hospitalization risk after AMI
Apr 08, 2024
Lower risks for first heart failure hospitalization and total heart failure hospitalization were seen with empagliflozin.
AACR: Little benefit seen for cancer drugs given accelerated approval
Apr 08, 2024
Fewer than half of the cancer drugs granted accelerated approval demonstrate clinical benefit.
Single invitation for PSA screening cuts prostate cancer deaths
Apr 08, 2024
A small but significant reduction was seen in prostate cancer deaths, but no reduction was seen in all-cause mortality.
Immersive virtual reality beneficial for pain relief in cancer
Apr 08, 2024
Virtual reality provides more nonpharmacologic pain relief than an active control, and the benefit was sustained.