FDA Halts All Sales of Pelvic Mesh Products Tied to Injuries in Women
Remaining manufacturers have failed to prove the long-term safety or benefit of their devices
American College of Physicians, April 11-13
The American College of Physicians Internal Medicine Meeting 2019 The annual meeting of the American College of Physicians (ACP) was held from April...
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Elevated Lead Level Screening
Evidence inadequate to determine benefits, harms of screening for asymptomatic children, pregnant women
Mixed Effects Observed for Workplace Wellness Program
Improvement seen in some self-reported health behaviors but not clinical health markers, health care utilization
Intensive BP Lowering May Up Cognitive Decline in Elderly
For those on antihypertensive treatment, cognitive decline greater with SBP <130 versus >150 mm Hg
Over Half of Patients Have Suboptimal Response to Statins
Suboptimal responders have increased risk for incident cardiovascular disease
Low-Carb Breakfast May Improve All-Day Glucose Control in T2DM
In addition, high-fat, low-carb breakfast tied to less hunger later in the day
ACP: Half of Practices Implement Telehealth Technology
However, to address the gap in actual usage, the American College of Physicians will develop resources
Reasons for TKI Discontinuation ID’d in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Treatment-free remission maintained in 14 of 21 patients who discontinued tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Low Scam Awareness May Indicate Alzheimer Risk in Seniors
Increased risk for Alzheimer dementia, mild cognitive impairment seen with low scam awareness in seniors
