The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Praxbind (idarucizumab) for use in patients who are taking the anticoagulant Pradaxa (dabigatran) during emergency situations when there is a need to reverse Pradaxa’s blood-thinning effects.
CDC study shows urgent need for improved prescribing practices
Drug overdose is the leading cause of injury death in the United States – mostly due to abuse and misuse of prescription opioid pain relievers, benzodiazepines (sedatives/tranquilizers), and stimulants.
Once diagnosed, a person with depression can be treated in several ways. One of the most common treatments is medication. This, in combination with psychotherapy, has proven to be most effective treatment.
High blood pressure is out of control for many Americans. The latest data show that nearly 1 in 3 American adults-approximately 70 million-has high blood pressure and only half have it safely controlled.
Through field-tested methods, experienced providers have developed proven approaches to improving patient health by leveraging electronic health record (EHR) data and optimizing use of the patient portal.
Despite the increasing national focus on integrated care, there is no single, widely recognized set of competencies on this service approach for either the behavioral health or primary care workforce.
The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a classification of mental disorders with associated criteria designed to facilitate more reliable diagnoses of these disorders.
