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In insulin-naive patients with type 2 diabetes

Liraglutide, Sitagliptin Have No Effect on Renal Hemodynamics

No change in effective renal plasma flow, other intrarenal hemodynamic measures
For patients with hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

Losartan Reduces Aldosterone in Patients With HTN, Without OSA

No significant reductions in response to losartan for those with hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea
Immunotherapy with CD19 chimeric antigen receptor-modified T cells in a defined CD4+/CD8+ ratio can lead to improved disease response and overall and progression-free survival

Remission Up With T Cell Therapy for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Researchers identify treatment characteristics that correlate with therapeutic response, toxicity
Some women who are overweight or obese before pregnancy may face a slight increased risk of having an infant with cerebral palsy

Prepregnancy BMI May Affect Cerebral Palsy Risk in Offspring

Slight increase in risk for overweight/obese woman, but overall odds remain low
Early

Intensive T2DM Tx Extends Complication-Free Survival

Risk for CV events and microvascular (with exception of peripheral neuropathy) complications down
Dexrazoxane can prevent anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity and should be used for cardioprotection in children and young adults

Dexrazoxane Prevents Chemo-Induced Cardiotoxicity

Dexrazoxane beneficial for preventing anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity in children, young adults
The KLOX BioPhotonic System LED blue light device using specific photo-converter chromophores is safe and efficacious for acne vulgaris

Blue Light Phototherapy Safe, Effective for Acne Vulgaris

Six weeks of LED blue light device treatment found to be safe and effective for moderate to severe acne
Umbilical cord blood may work as well as current alternatives for adults and children with leukemia -- or even better in some cases

Treating Leukemia With Cord-Blood Transplant Looks Promising

Donors and recipients don't need to be a perfect match, researcher says
Patients with noninfectious uveitis may benefit from adalimumab (Humira)

Adalimumab Found to Be Effective for Noninfectious Uveitis

Reduces the worsening of inflammatory measures; significantly lowers risk of uveitic flare
Obesity may increase survival for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma

Obesity May Up Survival in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

Obese/overweight patients survived 25.6 months, compared to 17.1 months for normal-weight patients