Data from several studies have shown mixed evidence about whether and when to prescribe renin-angiotensin system inhibitors (ACE inhibitors and ARBs) for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD).

A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine on July 15, 2024, showed that self-management of chronic pain with the “Skills to Manage Pain” (STOMP) intervention may help patients with HIV.

Authors of a retrospective analysis, published in Annals of Internal Medicine on July 9, 2024, looked at the rates of major hemorrhagic and ischemic events in patients with cirrhosis who were newly prescribed apixaban and compared them with patients who were prescribed rivaroxaban or warfarin for the treatment of AFib.

As clinicians strive to safeguard the health of pregnant women with epilepsy and their unborn children, it’s important to balance effective seizure control with any risks associated with antiseizure medications.

Aiya Almogaber, PharmD

Prior research has shown that dual antiplatelet therapy can reduce the risk of early new stroke in patients with acute mild ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) within 24 hours of symptom onset.