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A novel adaptive artificial pancreas can reduce hemoglobin A1c in adults with type 1 diabetes

Novel Artificial Pancreas Cuts HbA1c, Hypoglycemia in T1DM

Basal insulin delivery settings used by AP were adapted throughout the 12-week study
Use of an accessory lead shield placed between the staff member and the patient during cardiac catheterization can reduce radiation exposure among technologists and nurses

Lead Shield Reduces Radiation Exposure During Catheterization

Shield between patient, staff member during cardiac cath cuts radiation exposure to nurses, technologists
Most patients presenting to the emergency department with a primary diagnosis of syncope are discharged and have a favorable prognosis

Favorable Prognosis for Syncope Patients Discharged From ER

Readmission rates below 1 percent for those hospitalized and those discharged, not hospitalized
Specific inflammatory biomarkers may impact the risk of developing schizophrenia

Inflammatory Biomarkers May Impact Risk of Schizophrenia

Protective effect noted for C-reactive protein; risk-increasing effect for soluble interleukin-6 receptor
The ability to purchase a product containing a class 3 topical steroid online

Prescription-Strength Steroids Sold Without Prescription

Case report highlights Funbact-A, available online, which contains prescription-strength betamethasone

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Oct. 26-30

The 2017 Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology The annual meeting of the American College of...
Black men have increased prevalence and frequency of multiple intracranial atherosclerotic plaques

Race a Factor in Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease

Prevalence and frequency of multiple plaques were higher for black men
PARP inhibitors demonstrate activity in triple-negative breast cancer tumors without BRCA1/2 mutations

PARP Inhibitors Promising Beyond BRCA1/2 Altered Tumors

Talazoparib caused regression in 5 patient-derived xenografts, 4 without germline BRCA1/2 mutations
Patients with autoimmune connective tissue diseases (CTDs) undergoing abdominoplasty have increased risk of venous thromboembolism events and need for blood transfusions compared to those without CTDs

Connective Tissue Disease May Raise Post-Abdominoplasty Risks

Higher risk of venous thromboembolism, need for blood transfusion for patients with CTD
Systemic inflammation in midlife is associated with future neurodegeneration and cognitive aging

Midlife Systemic Inflammation Tied to Late-Life Brain Volume

Smaller hippocampal, Alzheimer's signature region volumes seen 24 years after inflammation noted