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ACP: Recommendations Developed for Newer Type 2 Diabetes Medications
Strong recommendation given for addition of SGLT-2 or GLP-1 agonist to metformin and lifestyle modifications
2014 to 2021 Saw Increase in HIV Testing, PrEP in Transgender Persons
In 2021, 20.2 and 10.2 percent of transgender women and transgender men who had an HIV test were prescribed PrEP
Ertugliflozin Seems Safe, Effective for Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
Improvements seen in HbA1c, fasting glucose, body weight, blood pressure over two years
Multivitamin, Multimineral Users Self-Report Better Health
No differences seen in history of 10 chronic diseases, current health conditions, severity of psychological distress, rates of needing help with daily activities
Avacopan Noninferior to Prednisone for ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
Avacopan noninferior to prednisone taper for remission at week 26, superior to prednisone taper for sustained remission at week 52
FDA Approves Xalkori for Rare Genetic Form of Lung Cancer
Drug approval expanded to include patients with ROS1-positive NSCLC
CMS Rule Set to Stabilize Small Health Insurance Markets
Rule includes special enrollment period pre-enrollment verification, flexibility in level of cover
Meds to Treat Opioid Addiction Significantly Underused
In 2013, just 17 percent were given medications like naltrexone after hospital discharge
Dexmedetomidine No Better Than Propofol for Adults With Sepsis
For light sedation of mechanically ventilated patients with sepsis, number of days alive without delirium or coma similar between groups
Increased Active Vitamin D May Help Optimize Muscle Strength
Findings for serum 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1α,25[OH]2D3)
