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DPP-4 Inhibitor Has Dissociated Effects on β-Cell Function
Single dose of sitagliptin linked to increases in standardized insulin secretion, active GIP, GLP-1
Drug Combo Proves Effective for Pattern Hair Loss in Women
Once-daily minoxidil, spironolactone combo appears safe and effective
Self-Reported Symptoms in Elderly Predict Readmission
Frail, elderly adults with shortness of breath, anxiety, depression, drowsiness more likely to be readmitted
Microneedling Plus TCA Peel Performs Well in Acne Scarring
Combo of microneedling + trichloroacetic acid more effective than microneedling +/- platelet-rich plasma
Levonorgestrel IUD Feasible for Low-Risk, Early Uterine Cancer
Majority of women responded well and returned to normal histology in six months
USPSTF Reviews Use of ECG for Preventing A-Fib, CVD Events
I statement for use of ECG in A-fib in seniors; D recommendation against ECG for reducing CVD risk
Cancer Therapies May Trigger Aging Phenotypes in Survivors
Chemotherapies, radiation have direct effects on telomere length, epigenetic modifications, microRNA
Gingko Biloba Extract Found Effective in Acute Ischemic Stroke
GBE plus aspirin alleviates cognitive, neurological deficits with no effect on adverse, vascular events
Primary Care Crucial for Preventing New HIV Infections
Increase in HIV cases among young, healthy adults, who are likely to turn to primary care for advice, tx
DBS Safe But Not Beneficial in Parkinson’s Dementia
No consistent improvements seen in primary cognitive outcomes, resting state functional MRI
