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For patients with critical limb ischemia

Diabetes Ups Risk of Amputation in Critical Limb Ischemia

Unadjusted hazard ratio of diabetes mellitus 1.87 for major amputation risk in critical limb ischemia
For women in the third stage of labor

Misoprostol Doesn’t Cut Risk of Postpartum Hemorrhage

Misoprostol administered immediately after delivery also linked to more maternal adverse events
Gemigliptin combined with metformin is superior to monotherapy with either drug for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Gemigliptin, Metformin Combo Beats Monotherapy in T2DM

Greater change in HbA1c from baseline to 24 weeks with combination therapy versus monotherapies
Following U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations against routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening

Drop in Use of Digital Rectal Examination, PSA Testing

Decreases in use of screening following USPSTF recommendations against routine PSA screening
The ratio of B-type natriuretic peptide to upper limit of normal for age

BNPratio Predicts Mortality in Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation

Predictor of long-term mortality for patients with MR under medical management
Exondys 51 (eteplirsen) injection has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for certain patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It is the first drug to gain FDA approval for the condition.

FDA Approves First Drug for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Exondys 51 sanctioned for patients with mutation of the dystrophin gene amenable to exon 51 skipping
Codeine is unsafe for children and should no longer be given to them

AAP Says Codeine Not Safe for Children, Urges Restrictions

Doctors should avoid giving drug to children undergoing tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy
Baby-led weaning that incorporates advice on minimizing choking risk may not increase risk of choking compared to traditional weaning practices

No Increased Choking Risk Seen With Baby-Led Weaning

However, many parents need more information on how to safely introduce solid foods
Internet addiction may signal other mental health issues among college students

Internet Addiction May Indicate Other Mental Health Issues

Over-reliance on the web possibly linked to depression, anxiety, and impulsivity in college kids
Professional ice hockey players with post-concussion syndrome have increased cerebrospinal fluid neurofilament light proteins and reduced amyloid β

CSF Neurofilament Light Proteins Increased Post-Concussion

Findings in professional ice hockey players with post-concussion syndrome