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May 2023

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Volume 29, Issue 5

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Practice & Trends

ADHD drug shortages will continue to be felt

ADHD

ADHD drug shortages will continue to be felt

Last October, Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine) and its generics entered shortage status. As prescribers scrambled to find alternatives for their adult and pediatric patients with ADHD, many other central nervous system stimulants have seen intermittent shortages as well.

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News roundup

Bulletin Today

News roundup

A new study in JAMA Pediatrics published March 20, 2023, suggests that pulse oximetry overestimated arterial oxygen saturation in Black children.

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Drugs & Diseases

Arnica: Relief from aches and pains?

On The Shelf

Arnica: Relief from aches and pains?

Patients suffering from joint and muscle pain often turn to complementary and alternative medicine for relief. Arnica has a long history in treating numerous medical conditions such as insect bites, bruises, scars, fever, apprehension, sciatica, and rash, but it’s primarily recommended for inflammation, arthritis, muscle aches, and stiffness. So, what does the science say?

Mickie Cathers

FDA approves Brenzavvy for type 2 diabetes

New Drugs

FDA approves Brenzavvy for type 2 diabetes

In January of this year, FDA approved Brenzavvy (bexagliflozin—TheracosBio), a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor, as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Brenzavvy is the fifth SGLT-2 inhibitor to become FDA approved.

Lauren Howell, PharmD

With tech rapidly advancing, understanding actionable data is key

Technology

With tech rapidly advancing, understanding actionable data is key

“Artificial intelligence (AI) is going to seriously disrupt medical practice over the next 5 to 10 years,” said Steven Charlap, MD, MBA, founder and CEO of SOAP Health, an AI-powered artificial digital human assistant that identifies, verifies, and simplifies patient-reported data collection, risk assessment, and electronic delivery.

Clarissa Chan, PharmD

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