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Researchers Question Value of Web-Based Test for Prediabetes

Assessment finds eight in 10 Americans over 60 at risk -- a conclusion questioned by researchers
Rivaroxaban may pose a slightly greater risk of serious bleeding than dabigatran in patients with atrial fibrillation

Higher Bleeding Risk Seen With Rivaroxaban Versus Dabigatran

Increase in risk of intracranial hemorrhage, major GI bleeding in a-fib patients taking rivaroxaban
For patients undergoing sclerotherapy

Long-Term Pigmentation With Minocycline in Sclerotherapy

44-year-old male with systemic sclerosis showed symptoms after minocycline treatment of rosacea
A new resource has been developed to help physicians identify distressed colleagues and help them to access care

New AMA Module Helps Identify Physician Distress

Module includes steps to ID doctors at risk, such as talking about risk factors, warning signs for suicide
For patients with stable angina or acute coronary syndrome

Risks, Benefits of Cangrelor Consistent in Angina, ACS

Consistent reduction in composite of death, MI, ischemia-driven revascularization, stent thrombosis
The prevalence of allergic sensitization increases with age

Prevalence of Allergic Sensitization Increases With Age

Sensitization before age 7 to 8 years linked to family history of allergy, urban living, male sex
A novel proactive multidisciplinary service model can identify falls

Novel Proactive Model Identifies Falls, Syncope, Dizziness

Significant numbers of individuals ID'd with new diagnoses such as cognitive impairment, Parkinson's
Dupilumab is effective for patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis that is inadequately controlled by topical treatment

Dupilumab Effective in Atopic Dermatitis

Primary outcome occurred significantly more often for patients receiving dupilumab in SOLO 1, SOLO 2
For patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and underlying metabolic disorders

Physical Activity Reduces Intrahepatic Lipid Content

Reductions also seen in alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase in NAFLD
Percutaneous leads used for neurostimulation of the peripheral nervous system have a much lower risk of infection with a coiled design compared to noncoiled leads

Lower Infection Risk for Coiled Versus Noncoiled Leads

Findings based on leads used for neurostimulation of the peripheral nervous system