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Accepted manuscripts for observational studies have better adherence to the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology checklist compared with rejected manuscripts

Accepted Manuscripts Meet More Criteria for Research Reporting

Certain items, such as objectives, translation of risk poorly reported in most observational research
Recommendations for the management of type 2 diabetes have been updated

ADA, EASD Issue New Recommendations for T2DM

Additional focus on lifestyle management, self-management education and support emphasized
The age-standardized prevalences of symptoms of anxiety and depression among adults with arthritis are 22.5 and 12.1 percent

Prevalence of Anxiety, Depression Up for Adults With Arthritis

Age-standardized prevalences of anxiety, depression symptoms 22.5 and 12.1 percent with arthritis
Regular long-term aspirin use is associated with a dose-dependent reduction in the risk for hepatocellular carcinoma

Long-Term Aspirin Use Linked to Reduction in Liver Cancer Risk

Decrease seen with use of 1.5 or more standard-dose tablets per week for five or more years
For criminal justice-involved persons living with HIV

Retention in HIV Care Drops Steadily After Prison Release

Retention in care three years after release linked to older age, having health insurance
For patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma

Duvelisib Promising for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, SLL

Duvelisib extended progression-free survival to 13.3 months versus 9.9 months for ofatumumab
An educational and hand hygiene program involving hand sanitizer can reduce the risk for respiratory infections for children attending day care centers

Hand Hygiene Program Beneficial for Day Care Centers

Education, hand sanitizer intervention can cut respiratory infection rate, antibiotic prescribing
Halobetasol propionate 0.01 percent lotion (BRYHALI Lotion) appears safe and effective for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis

Halobetasol Propionate Lotion Shows Efficacy for Tx of Psoriasis

Findings based on two phase 3 trials of halobetasol propionate lotion versus vehicle
Greater weight gain in early childhood often carries over to overweight and obesity in adolescence

Childhood Obesity Persists Into Adolescence

Among obese teens, most rapid weight gain happened in childhood between ages 2 and 6
Albuminuria is associated with incident lung function decline and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Albuminuria Linked to Incident Lung Function Decline

Albuminuria linked to increased risk for COPD and COPD-related events but not asthma