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Clinical Specialty Index

131 articles indexed across 16 specialties, each reviewed by a licensed pharmacist before publication.

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Bayesian Synthesis Finds LAAO Fails Stroke Non-Inferiority Versus Anticoagulation
Cardiology / Anticoagulation Confirmatory Grade: Moderate

LAAO reduces bleeding but not strokes compared to anticoagulation.

Complementary SGLT2 Inhibitor Plus GLP-1 Agonist Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes
Endocrinology / Obesity Confirmatory Grade: Moderate

Combining SGLT2is and GLP-1RAs may revolutionize diabetes management.

EuroGuiDerm 2025 Acne Update: Antibiotic Limits, Hormonal Options
Women's Health Confirmatory Grade: Moderate

Revamped acne treatment guidelines emphasize isotretinoin and hormonal therapies.

Low-Dose Thrombolysis Plus Argatroban Signals Benefit in Ischemic Stroke
Neurology / Neuropharmacology Hypothesis-generating Grade: Very Low

Combining tenecteplase with argatroban might enhance stroke recovery.

DISCARD Trial: Linear vs Hyperbolic Antidepressant Tapering Protocol
Psychiatry / Psychopharmacology Hypothesis-generating Grade: Very Low

Exploring safer ways to stop antidepressants in remitted depression.

Extended DAPT Cuts Ischemic Events in Multivessel CAD
Cardiology / Anticoagulation Practice-changing Grade: Moderate

Extended DAPT reduces ischemic events post-stent in multivessel CAD.

Two-Year Lenalidomide Maintenance Matches Indefinite Therapy in Standard-Risk Myeloma
Oncology Pharmacy Practice-changing Grade: Moderate

Two-year lenalidomide is as effective as indefinite therapy in multiple myeloma.

Dupilumab After JAK Inhibitor Withdrawal: Small Real-World Signal
Rheumatology / Immunology Hypothesis-generating Grade: Very Low

Switching from JAK inhibitors to dupilumab shows promise in atopic dermatitis management.

Half of Immunocompromised Sepsis Patients Lack Bacterial Infection
Critical Care / ICU Hypothesis-generating Grade: Low

Immunocompromised sepsis patients often lack bacterial infection confirmation.

AGA Expert Review Reframes C difficile Management in IBD
Guideline: IDSA Confirmatory Grade: Low

CDI poses higher risks for IBD patients, complicating management strategies.

Adjuvant TACE and Lenvatinib-Tislelizumab Show Comparable Post-Resection Benefit
Oncology Pharmacy Hypothesis-generating Grade: Low

Adjuvant therapies improve survival in high-risk liver cancer patients.

Buprenorphine-Naloxone Cuts Nonfatal Overdose vs XR Naltrexone Post-Withdrawal
Pain / Palliative Care Confirmatory Grade: Moderate

Buprenorphine-naloxone reduces overdose risk more effectively than XR naltrexone.

Stepped-Care Smoking Cessation: Meds First, Devices and Harm Reduction Later
Behavioral Health / Addiction Medicine Confirmatory Grade: Low

Maximize smoking cessation success with new digital and harm-reduction tools.

North Carolina Pharmacists Ambivalent but Willing on Methadone Dispensing
Pain / Palliative Care Hypothesis-generating Grade: Low

Pharmacists willing but cautious with methadone services for OUD.

Aspirin Monotherapy Noninferior to Rivaroxaban Bridge After Arthroplasty
Cardiology / Anticoagulation Practice-changing Grade: High

Aspirin matches rivaroxaban's efficacy in preventing post-surgical blood clots.