New Clozapine Consensus Guidelines Drop ANC Monitoring
Monitoring absolute neutrophil count (ANC) levels beyond 2 years of clozapine treatment is no longer necessary, new international…
Doubt Cast on the Need for Long-Term Antidepressant Tapering
The majority of symptoms reported by patients after stopping antidepressants are mild and do not meet the criteria…
Can Cardiology’s Oldest Drug Make a Comeback?
Cardiac glycosides derived from the foxglove plant have been used in cardiology for two centuries, but digoxin and…
Guideline Outlines How to Taper Benzodiazepines Safely
Long-term, regular use of benzodiazepines is common and can lead to physical dependence and withdrawal when the dose…
Home Laundering of Uniforms May Spread Hospital Infections
Healthcare workers who wash their uniforms at home may unwittingly contribute to hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance,…
Dispatch from Brussels: Updates on EU tech policy – May 2025 | techUK
AI GPAI Guidelines: On 22 April, the EU Commission opened a public consultation to help prepare its upcoming guidelines on GPAI…
GLP-1 RAs in Eating Disorders: Promising or Perilous?
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) continue to skyrocket in popularity as both approved and off-label treatments…
Are You Prescribing Acne Antibiotics Right? Key Tips
The selection of patients, duration of therapy, and combination with other drug categories are key factors in optimizing…
CDC, DOLE host seminar on Revised Guidelines for Employment of Foreign Nationals
CLARK Development Corp. (CDC) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office III successfully hosted a…