Presence of an allergy label in the medical record was associated with increased length of hospital stay and worse clinical outcomes compared with no allergy label in hospitalized patients treated with antimicrobials.

Objectives. To compare student academic performance and the student experience in the first-year doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program between the main and newly opened satellite campuses of the University of Maryland. Methods. Student performance indicators including graded assessments, course averages, cumulative first-year grade point average (GPA), and introductory pharmacy practice experience (IPPE) evaluations were analyzed retrospectively. Student experience indicators were obtained via an online survey instrument and included involvement in student organizations; time-budgeting practices; and stress levels and their perceived effect on performance. Results. Graded assessments, course averages, GPA, and IPPE evaluations were indistinguishable between campuses. Students' time allocation was not different between campuses, except for time spent attending class and watching lecture videos. There was no difference between students' stress levels at each campus. Conclusions. The implementation of a satellite campus to expand pharmacy education yielded academic performance and student engagement comparable to those from traditional delivery methods.

Based on the existing data, sickle cell disease should not be used as an independent indication for treatment with an antiplatelet or anticoagulant medication.

SJS was associated with lamotrigine use, despite appropriate dosing and dosage adjustment.

While no randomized, placebo-controlled studies have assessed the efficacy and long-term safety outcomes of rifaximin in the treatment of HE, rifaximin has demonstrated better efficacy and safety profiles compared with lactulose and neomycin. Future studies should assess HE outcomes with more consistent indexes and measurements and should compare the efficacy and safety of rifaximin with those of metronidazole.