Nurse Fired After Reporting Improper Narcotic Storage
A nurse was terminated for reporting improper medication storage practices.
Print Issue: June 01, 2019
Emerging Tickborne Illnesses: Beyond Lyme Disease
Although most providers are familiar with the symptoms of Lyme disease, coinfection with other tickborne illnesses such as babesiosis, human granulocytic anaplasmosis, and human monocytic ehrlichiosis is possible and becoming more prevalent.
Association, Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Migraine in Women
An association between migraine and metabolic syndrome was observed only in women with a past history of migraine.
Anxiety, Depression Associated With Levodopa-Responsive Freezing of Gait in Parkinson Disease
Depression and anxiety are associated with levodopa-responsive freezing of gait in patients with Parkinson disease.
Pimavanserin and Quetiapine Comparable for Psychosis in Parkinson Disease
There were no significant differences between pimavanserin and quetiapine in time to discontinuation, mortality, or improvement in psychosis in patients with Parkinson disease and Lewy body dementia.
Fournier Gangrene: A Rare Flesh-Eating Disease
Prompt identification of Fournier gangrene is essential, as the condition can have numerous life-threatening complications such as multi-organ failure and death.
Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events With Lasmiditan Use for Acute Migraine
Study evaluated safety profile of lasmiditan based on findings from the 2 phase 3 studies (SPARTAN and SAMURAI) for the treatment of acute migraine.
Diazepam Nasal Spray Safe to Treat Frequent Breakthrough Seizures in Epilepsy
Diazepam nasal spray is safe and well tolerated in people with epilepsy who have frequent breakthrough seizures.
Cigarette Smoking Increases MS Severity Despite Smoke Load, Smoking Cessation
Cigarette smoking is associated with more severe multiple sclerosis disease course with lower lifetime cigarette smoking load and smoking cessation having no significant effect on disease severity.
Blood Lead Level Screening in Children, Pregnant Women: Updated Guidelines From the USPSTF
The USPSTF concluded that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for elevated blood lead levels in asymptomatic children and pregnant women.
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