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Methotrexate and azathioprine appear to be effective and safe as maintenance treatments in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis for up to five years

Methotrexate, Azathioprine Seem Safe Long-Term for Dermatitis

For up to five years as maintenance treatments for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis
Four in 10 colorectal cancer survivors report cancer-related financial stress or strain

Financial Strain, Stress High Among Colorectal CA Survivors

Colorectal cancer survivors with this strain, stress more likely to have low health-related quality of life
Patients with various rheumatic diseases have an increased risk of dementia

Rheumatic Diseases Associated With Increased Dementia Risk

Statistical significance in Sjögren's syndrome, lupus, OA in females; SS, psoriatic arthritis, OA in males
Among patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome

Cisatracurium Ups Some ARDS Outcomes Versus Vecuronium

No difference in mortality or hospital days but fewer ventilator and intensive care unit days
Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery demonstrates comparable visual outcomes to conventional phacoemulsification

Femtosecond Laser Safer for Post-Vitrectomy Cataract Surgery

But procedure results in similar visual outcomes to conventional phacoemulsification
Switching dual antiplatelet therapy from aspirin plus ticagrelor or prasugrel to aspirin plus clopidogrel after acute coronary syndrome provides benefits regardless of initial platelet reactivity

Switching Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Beneficial After ACS

Greatest benefit seen in patients with low on-treatment platelet reactivity
Development and implementation of standardized oral care treatment and referral guidelines can improve the overall quality of oral health practice for older sub-acute patients

Oral Care Guidelines Can Improve Quality of Oral Health Care

Multidisciplinary team and guidelines improve quality of oral health practice for older sub-acute patients
For healthy adults and individuals with well-controlled type 2 diabetes

DPP-4 Inhibitor Has Dissociated Effects on β-Cell Function

Single dose of sitagliptin linked to increases in standardized insulin secretion, active GIP, GLP-1
Once-daily capsules containing a combination of minoxidil and spironolactone appear to be safe and effective for the treatment of female pattern hair loss

Drug Combo Proves Effective for Pattern Hair Loss in Women

Once-daily minoxidil, spironolactone combo appears safe and effective
Post-discharge symptoms self-reported by frail

Self-Reported Symptoms in Elderly Predict Readmission

Frail, elderly adults with shortness of breath, anxiety, depression, drowsiness more likely to be readmitted