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Statins Safe, Effective in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
However, cardiovascular event rates are low, do not require a primary prevention strategy for all patients
Atrasentan Tied to Lower Risk for Kidney Events in T2DM With CKD
Reduced risk seen for primary composite renal end point event; more frequent fluid retention, anemia reported
Increased Screen Time in Preschool Tied to Worse Inattention
Odds increased for reporting clinically significant externalizing problems, inattention problems
Group, Telephone, Guided CBT Treatment Effective for Depression
Individual and group CBT were significantly better than guided self-help in terms of acceptability
National Hand Hygiene Initiative Successful in Australia
Overall hand hygiene compliance increased from 2009 to 2017; associated drop seen in HA-SAB incidence
Need for Sedation Up for Regular Cannabis Users
Regular cannabis users undergoing endoscopic procedures need higher dose than nonusers
Risk for T2DM Increased With Use of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Increased risk seen among men using dutasteride, finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Elevated Blood Lead Levels Prevalent Among Refugee Children
Correlations seen for EBLL with younger age, male sex, and overseas examination country
Acetaminophen Safe as First-Line Analgesic for Most Older Adults
But there may be a higher stroke risk in elderly patients with diabetes taking the drug
Conception by IVF May Increase Risk for Rare Childhood Cancer
Rate of hepatic tumors higher among children conceived via IVF