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April 26th 2025
New research confirms hydroxyurea's long-term effectiveness in reducing hospital visits for children with sickle cell anemia, supporting its use as standard treatment.
Lack of Data on Pediatric Patients with SARS-CoV-2, Further Epidemiologic Studies Required
April 27th 2020Although data for adult patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been widely available, limited reports have been analyzed regarding pediatric patients infected with SARS-CoV-2, according to the study authors.
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Study: Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Produce Too Little Insulin, Too Much Glucagon
April 22nd 2020Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) do not secrete enough insulin and secrete too much glucagon, contributing to poor blood glucose because the glucagon-secreting α-cells have become resistant to insulin.
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Hospital Pharmacy Operations Report Finds Drug Shortages Persist in Hospital Pharmacies
April 21st 2020More than 53% of survey respondents reported having a diversion event within the last year, in addition to 37% who were aware of at least 1 colleague who has diverted controlled substances.
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