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Hormonal Contraceptives Tied to Lower Suicide Attempt Risk
Risk lower in women with no psychiatric history and particularly those using ethinylestradiol-containing hormonal contraceptives
Drinking Water Pre-Vaccination Doesn’t Reduce Presyncope
No reduction in post-vaccination presyncope in teens based on primary or restrictive definition
AMA: Docs Declare Drug Shortages Public Health Emergency
AMA calls for greater manufacturer transparency in order to prepare for disasters, mitigate shortages
Colonoscopy Quality Not Affected by Sedation Method
No difference found in adenoma or polyp detection rates between moderate and deep sedation
Measles Outbreak Triggers Sharp Rise in Demand for Vaccine
More than 50 confirmed cases of measles, 11 suspected cases reported in Clark County, Washington, this year
Microbiome Intervention With Niacin Aids Insulin Sensitivity
Delayed-release microcapsules of nicotinic acid induce favorable microbiome changes
Promising Results for Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine in Early Testing
Preliminary findings show that 45 study volunteers who received either a low or medium dose had immune response
Risk Factors for Drug-Induced Liver Injury ID’d in Hospitalized Patients
Risk for DILI up for patients with hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease, preexisting liver disease, surgical history
Bariatric Surgery Linked to Discontinuing Diabetes Meds
Six-year antidiabetes treatment initiation rate also much lower after bariatric surgery
Weekly Leflunomide Effective for Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Similar benefits seen with weekly 50 mg dose versus daily 10 mg dose
