New American Society of Hematology guidelines raise ferritin cutoffs to catch iron deficiency sooner, including pregnancy and inflammation, and add TSAT for clearer diagnosis.
|Slideshows|May 23, 2019
US Prescription Drug Use: 7 Questions to Test Assumptions
Author(s)Grace Halsey
The National Center for Health Statistics recently released a report on prescription drug use in the US. Take this 7-question quiz to see how much you know about the latest findings.
Advertisement
A new data brief from the National Center for Health Statistics reports on prescription drug use and the drug classes prescribed by age and sex in the US in 2015-2016. The 7 questions below are based on the findings and may challenge your assumptions about the prevalence of health conditions at various stages of life.
Advertisement
Related to this article
The US FDA cleared a novel insulin patch pump that can be used for up to 3 days with an additional 12-hour grace period in persons with diabetes.
Takeda’s oral TYK2 inhibitor showed rapid skin clearance in phase 3 psoriasis trials as FDA fast-tracks review; decision expected early 2027.
The FDA accepted Organon’s MIUDELLA supplemental application, but the proposed change, supporting data, and review timeline remain undisclosed.
Axsome has launched the SUMMIT phase 3 clinical trial evaluating AXS-05 to help adults quit smoking, comparing it with bupropion and placebo over 12 weeks.
A new scientific statement calls for a shift in obesity management and treatment to focus on overall health improvements rather than just weight loss alone.
New research underscores the need for public health interventions to improve the microbial and fiber content of diets in the US.
FDA awarded DT120 Breakthrough Therapy designation for MDD based on phase 3 data showing rapid, sustained improvement after one 100 μg dose.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Trending on Patient Care Online
1
ASH Raises Ferritin Thresholds for Diagnosing Iron Deficiency
2
Elevated PSA in Primary Care: What to Consider Before Biopsy
3
FDA Grants Priority Review to Zasocitinib for Plaque Psoriasis
4
Combating Prostate Cancer Misconceptions in Primary Care: An Expert Discussion
5