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Addition of DPP4i to AGI Reduces HbA1c in T2DM

Greater drop in HbA1c with DPP4i added to alpha glucosidase inhibitor, with no increase in weight
Internal medicine patients are frequently prescribed potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs)

Screening Tools Identify Potentially Inappropriate Meds

However, substantial proportion of PIMS identified in internal medicine ward are not clinically relevant
Women with very low low-density lipoprotein cholesterol or low triglycerides have an increased risk for hemorrhagic stroke

Very Low LDL-C, Triglycerides Tied to Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk in Women

Women with very low LDL or triglycerides should be monitored for other modifiable stroke risk factors
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Serious Suffering Affects Almost Half of Those Who Die Yearly

Vast majority who experience serious health-related suffering have no palliative care, pain relief
A case of remission of psoriasis after treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus has been described in a research letter published online Jan. 16 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Psoriasis Remission Described After Hepatitis C Virus Treatment

Case report: After initiation of ledipasvir-sofosbuvir, HCV RNA decreased, and skin lesions improved
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of May 25 to 29

Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup

Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of...
More than one-quarter of college students report believing that nonmedical use of prescription stimulants can improve academic performance

Many College Students Believe Stimulants Can Boost Grades

More frequent use of alcohol, marijuana also tied to increased likelihood of prescription stimulant use
High body fat levels are associated with elevated risk of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women with normal body mass index

Body Fat Linked to Breast Cancer Risk in Normal-BMI Women

High whole-body, trunk fat mass tied to higher risk of ER-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of June 15 to 19

Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup

Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of...
Night shift workers have increased odds of obesity/overweight

Night Shift Tied to Increased Odds of Abdominal Obesity

Increased risk for permanent night workers compared with rotating night workers