Daily Archives: May 17, 2019

EMA Puts Temporary Restrictions on Tofacitinib Due to PE Risk

The EMA’s safety committee advises physicians not to prescribe the 10-mg twice-daily dose of tofacitinib to patients who are at high risk for pulmonary embolism, pending results of an ongoing safety review. News Alerts …read more

High Vitamin B6, B12 May Increase Hip Fracture Risk

A combined high intake of vitamins B6 and B12 was linked to an increased hip fracture risk, a study found. Medscape Medical News …read more

Many women at risk of heart disease don’t exercise enough

New research examines the patterns of physical activity among women in the United States who also have a form of cardiovascular disease. …read more

Guidelines Nix Annual TB Testing for Most Healthcare Workers

Healthcare workers should be tested for tuberculosis when they are hired and should be retested only after an occupational exposure, according to new CDC guidelines. Medscape Medical News …read more