Today's Health News
Biosimilars Could Cut Spending for Biologic Therapy in the U.S.
Increased market growth of biosimilars that are similar to brand-name biologic agents has the potential to reduce spending on prescription drugs
Same-Day Discharge Increasing for Hip, Knee Arthroplasty
Faster increase seen for total hip arthroplasty, while total knee arthroplasty has slightly higher odds of complications
Prophylactic Antibiotics Not Needed Before Invasive Dental Procedures
No evidence of temporal association seen between invasive dental procedure and late prosthetic joint infection
Specialist-Led Model of Care Can Improve CVD Prevention in Psoriasis
Dermatologists and patients with psoriatic disease approve of a specialist-led model of care
Senate Committee Backs Califf Nomination to Head FDA
Among those who voted against Califf's nomination were Democrats who expressed concerns about his links to pharmaceutical companies
Supreme Court Blocks Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Large Employers
Mandate was a crucial component of the White House plan to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic
Hip Fracture Risk Up With Drug Holiday From Risedronate Versus Alendronate
After three or more years of therapy, drug holidays from risedronate versus alendronate linked to 18 percent increase in hip fracture risk
Men With More Breakups, Years Lived Alone Have Higher Inflammation
No similar findings seen for middle-aged women
Aquatic Exercise Cuts Pain, Disability From Low Back Pain
Improvements show long-term effect up to 12 months following a three-month intervention
Intrathecal Morphine + Oral Gabapentin Aids Pain Management
Combination improved pain management for teens undergoing spinal fusion for scoliosis