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The poly(adenosine diphosphate-ribose) polymerase inhibitor veliparib plus platinum-based chemotherapy for induction therapy

PARP Inhibitor Slows Progression of Advanced Ovarian Cancer

Veliparib added to chemotherapy, continued as maintenance tx prolongs progression-free survival
A glycated hemoglobin target value of <6.5 percent does not offer additional protection against organ complications for patients with type 1 diabetes compared with a target of 6.5 to 6.9 percent

Aggressive Lowering of HbA1c in T1DM Does Not Reduce Eye, Kidney Disease

Sweden's lower HbA1c target values not linked to further organ protection
Even within an individual physician's schedule

Primary Care Appointment Time Impacts Prescribing of Opioids

Appointment time and running behind schedule significantly affect likelihood of opioid prescription
More patients with inflammatory bowel disease following a diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides

Low-FODMAP Diet Relieves Gut Symptoms for More IBD Patients

Adequate relief of gut symptoms reported for more patients following low-FODMAP versus control diet
Many people perceive individuals with mental illness

Many Perceive People With Mental Illness as Dangerous

By 2018, more than 60 percent perceived those with schizophrenia as dangerous; many support coercive treatment
Over-the-counter medications are commonly used in suicide attempts by self-poisoning among young people

OTC Meds Often Used in Drug-Related Suicide Attempts in Youth

ADHD meds commonly used by those aged 10 to 15 years, while sedative/hypnotics used more by older youth
From 1999 to 2017

Mortality Down for Autoantibody-Associated Vasculitides Patients

Average annual decline of 1.6 percent in AAV-related mortality rate seen from 1999 to 2017 in the U.S.
A bill to limit the amount of nicotine in electronic cigarette products was introduced Monday by U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi in a bid "to make them significantly less addictive and appealing to youth."

Bill Aims to Limit Nicotine in E-Cigarette Products

Bill would restrict nicotine content to a maximum of 20 mg/mL
Treatment of male breast cancer has evolved since 2004

Treatment of Male Breast Cancer Has Evolved From 2004 to 2014

Significant increases seen in total mastectomy, radiotherapy after breast conservation, endocrine tx
There is a dose-response association between indoor tanning and risk for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in women

Indoor Tanning May Up Risk for Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Dose-response association found between indoor tanning and SCC risk among women