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Pregabalin is beneficial for neuropathic pain

Pregabalin Benefits Not Linked to Prior Gabapentin Use

Same relief for those who had/had not received gabapentin
For patients with gastric adenoma or early gastric cancer

Standard and Double Dose Pantoprazole Equally Effective

Findings in patients with gastric adenoma or early gastric cancer undergoing endoscopic resection
Most U.S. patients with advanced chronic kidney disease receive renal replacement therapy

Most U.S. CKD Patients Receive Renal Replacement Therapy

Percentage of adults receiving, preparing to receive RRT varied with age, from 96.2 to 53.3 percent
A social support intervention can improve social support and quality of life for individuals living with HIV/AIDS

Social Support Intervention Helps Those Living With HIV/AIDS

Net values of objective support score, usage of support increase after intervention
For older adults

Promising Results for Laughter-Based Exercise Program

Significant improvements in mental health, aerobic endurance, self-efficacy for LaughActive program
Patients with tinnitus may find some immediate relief with nasally-administered oxytocin

AAO: Nasal Oxytocin Shows Immediate Benefit in Tinnitus

Further studies needed to evaluate its potential therapeutic role
Deep brain stimulation may help patients with traumatic brain injury gain more independence

Deep Brain Stimulation May Improve TBI Symptoms

Deep brain stimulation appears to boost function and quality of life
The thousands of miles of aging

Drug-Resistant Bacteria Live in America’s Water Systems

Bacteria found in plumbing may sicken thousands each year
For asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes

CCTA Has Prognostic Value in Asymptomatic T2DM Patients

Excellent long-term prognoses for patients with normal coronary arteries, non-obstructive CAD
In obese patients

Changes in Blood Microbiota in Obese With Liver Fibrosis

Among obese patients, 16S rDNA concentration significantly higher for those with liver fibrosis