Kenneth Bender

Prevalence of anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis found higher in Mexico than studied populations, with similar contributing factors.

In results from a phase 2 trial show 7.5gm of DAV132 administered three times daily demonstrated protection against antibiotic-induced disruption of intestinal microbiota.

Medicaid prior authorization policies could influence whether ADHD treatments follow or diverge from best practices.

More children with ADHD in US receive medication and school support than recommended psychosocial treatments.

A new model-based approach could improve the extended release methylphenidate form to better function in treating ADHD.

Treatment Response in HCV infection can be monitored with serologic detection of HCV antigen rather than molecular detection of HCV-RNA.

Ribavirin is still required in the era of direct-acting antivirals and can be optimally dosed for difficult-to-cure hepatitis C.

More parents of children with ADHD report seeking information about the condition from online sources than from the healthcare provider.

Breastfeeding is associated with lower odds of developing asthma compared to formula than bottle feeding with expressed breast milk.

A large cohort study finds taking acetaminophen for 29 days or more during pregnancy doubles risk of ADHD in offspring.

HCV genotype 6, the most prevalent in Southeast Asia, resolves with 8 weeks of treatment with direct acting antivirals available in the region.

With the approval of drugs for progressive multiple sclerosis, the challenge surrounding infections has worsened.

Large study finds increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma with cirrhosis, but not with direct-acting antiviral HCV treatment.

The fixed dose oral combination of glecaprevir and pibrentasvir demonstrated efficacy across genotypes.

The first randomized controlled trial of a treatment to restore myelin in the MS patient CNS succeeded with an over-the-counter drug.

A breakthrough technology delivers HIV blood test results in seconds with a smartphone-connected biochip.

Hepatitis C drug treatment resistance can be met and defeated by longer treatment or additional agent.

A triple combination of hepatitis C agents administered with another manufacturer's direct acting antiviral overcomes most difficult-to-cure Genotype 3.

Several investigational drugs show promise for pain relief without the abuse potential.

Despite the results of a large-scale trial, some experts questioned the use of beta-blockers for patients that suffered from heart failure and simultaneous AFib when in the presence of beta-adverse medications, like amiodarone.

12% of patients prescribed the 2 drugs in combination were still taking benzodiazepine 6 months later.

Though safer for relapsing-remmitting multiple sclerosis than new disease-modifying therapies, the treatment nearly doubles the chance of a patient suffering from a stroke.

The survey applied a validated questionnaire to distinguish drug treatment side effects from the symptoms of major depression.

CHASE 3 data support FDA approval of Symbicort in children 6 to >12 years.

The FDA contraindicated using LABA as monotherapy in adults with asthma.

UK study finds misdiagnosis in some ADHD.

Researchers compared the safety and efficacy of leading ADHD treatments.

A balance intervention helped children with ADHD.

Harvard researchers may have found a link to nicotine exposure and ADHD.