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New Research Questions Link Between Statin Use and CRC Risk
It may be cholesterol levels that are associated with reduced chance of colorectal cancer
Certain Nutraceuticals May Augment Antidepressant Effects
Data support adjunctive use of SAMe, methylfolate, omega-3, and vitamin D
FDA: Fluconazole Linked to Increased Miscarriage Risk
Agency recommends alternatives to fluconazole for mothers-to-be until its review is complete
Nipple-Sparing Preventive Mastectomies Deemed Safe
Preventive surgeries with nipple preservation don't appear to raise breast cancer risk in high-risk women
Interactions for HIV Drug Combos, Immunosuppressants
Drug interaction-induced calcineurin inhibitor nephrotoxicity described in renal transplant recipient
SLICC/ACR Criteria Don’t ID Severe Internal Disease in SCLE
Clinicians should not rely on these
criteria in subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Not Beneficial in Alopecia Areata
In sample of 20 patients, most report no hair regrowth following six months of treatment
Atomoxetine Use Doesn’t Up Suicide Risk in Children
No increased risk for current atomoxetine use in first- and second-line treatment of youths
Six-Minute Walk Test Predicts Mortality in TMVR Patients
For patients undergoing transcatheter mitral valve repair, highest mortality for those unable to walk
Optimally Timed Follow-Up Cuts Readmissions After Cystectomy
Timing, frequency of outpatient care helps identify concerning symptoms following radical cystectomy
