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Insulin lispro injection into lipohypertrophic tissue results in considerable impairment and increased variability in insulin absorption and action

Blunted, More Variable Insulin Action in Lipohypertrophy

Insulin lispro injection into LHT results in reduced insulin absorption and effect
The magnitude of the risk of adverse outcomes associated with metamizole use varies in different studies

Variation in Risk of Adverse Outcomes With Metamizole

Relative risk estimates vary from 1.5 to 40.2 for agranulocytosis, from 1.5 to 2.7 for upper GI bleed
Sociodemographic

Perceived Stigmatization Common for Patients With Psoriasis

Lower education, higher disease visibility, severity, duration, Type D personality tied to stigmatization
From 2011 to 2014 there were increases in the rate of hepatitis C virus detection among women of childbearing age

Recent Increases in Rate of Hep C Detection in Young Women

Increase in rate of HCV detection in women of childbearing age, HCV testing among infants
Guidelines have been developed for chronic pain management in adult cancer survivors. The American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline was published online July 25 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Guidelines Developed for Pain Management in Cancer Survivors

Recurrent disease, second malignancy, late-onset tx effects should be assessed in patients with new pain
Teenage athletes are less likely to abuse opioids than adolescents who don't play sports or exercise

Teen Athletes at Low Risk for Opioid Addiction

Sports may actually provide protective effect against opioid abuse
In 2014

Marijuana Poisonings in Toddlers on the Rise in Colorado

Marijuana-laced candy, baked goods are attractive to children
Deprescribing of antipsychotics in long-term care residents with previous behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia is feasible

AAIC: Deprescribing Antipsychotics Feasible in Elderly

Staff training can help eliminate inappropriate practices in nursing homes, study says
The odds of surviving a stroke are slightly better for patients treated at hospitals with primary stroke centers

Primary Stroke Centers Have Slight Survival Edge

Study finds small advantage, but only if patient gets there within 90 minutes
Obstetrician-gynecologists should counsel pregnant women about use of long-acting reversible contraception

Ob-Gyns Should Counsel Patients on Immediate Postpartum LARC

Contraceptive implants and IUDs are safe, effective birth control options for most females