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January 2018 Briefing – Internal Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for January 2018. This roundup includes the...
NSAID Users Commonly Exceed Daily Limit
Educating consumers about dosing directions could improve dosing compliance
AHA: Breast Cancer Patients at Increased Risk for CV Disease
Beyond overlapping risk factors, breast cancer treatments can have negative effect on CV health
Migraine Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Increased risks of myocardial infarction, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, VTE, A-fib, and flutter
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Not Found to Up Risk of Heart Disease
No significant association with fatal, nonfatal coronary heart disease, major vascular events
Characteristics of Asymptomatic Paroxysmal A-Fib Identified
All-cause mortality significantly higher in asymptomatic versus symptomatic patients with PAF
Glecaprevir-Pibrentasvir Effective Treatment for HCV Genotypes 1, 3
Once-daily treatment for eight or 12 weeks yields high rates of sustained virologic response
Non-Sleep Specialists May Offer Similar Quality Sleep Apnea Care
Findings based on review comparing OSA care by non-sleep specialists vs. sleep specialist physicians
Disordered Eating Associated With Higher HbA1c in Teens
Youth with DEBs had poor glycemic control at baseline that persisted through study
Diet Soda Associated With Higher Odds of Diabetic Retinopathy
Findings show four cans of diet soda per week may up risk two-fold
