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FDA Approves Vabomere for Complicated UTIs
IV antibiotic sanctioned for certain complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis
Review Links Sleep-Disordered Breathing, Cognitive Impairment
SDB also associated with worse executive function in pooled analysis of seven cross-sectional studies
Anacetrapib Linked to Lower Incidence of Coronary Events
Lower incidence versus placebo for patients with atherosclerotic vascular dz receiving intensive statins
CABG May Be Best for Multivessel Revascularization in T1DM
Increased risks of coronary heart disease mortality, MI, repeat revascularization with PCI
Most Melanomas Don’t Start As Existing Moles
More than two-thirds occur as new lesions, researchers find
Insurer Aetna’s Envelopes Revealed Customers’ HIV Status
Mail went to estimated 12,000 customers, and 23 complaints have so far been received
High Carb Intake Not Healthier for the Heart
High-carbohydrate diets common; more than half of study derived 70 percent of daily calories from carbs
Proactive Approach Encouraged for Online Patient Reviews
Most patients use online reviews as first step to find new doctor; form an opinion from one to six reviews
Sedentary Time a ‘Potent Risk Factor’ for Mobility Loss
And increased TV time significantly associated with mobility disability at all levels of physical activity
Clinicians Urged to Heighten Alert for Perinatal Suicide Risk
Research shows first year after pregnancy is an especially vulnerable time
