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Serlopitant has potential as a therapy for the treatment of chronic pruritus

Serlopitant Found to Be Safe, Effective for Chronic Pruritus

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Findings show a dose-dependent response in decrease in itchiness
Electronic cigarette use is associated with increased subsequent marijuana use among adolescents

E-Cigarette Use Tied to Subsequent Marijuana Use in Teens

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Stronger correlation seen for younger adolescents, aged 12 to 14 years, than for older teens
Firearm homicides are much more common among black men compared to white men

Black Men More Likely to Die From Firearm Homicide

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However, white men at higher risk for firearm suicide in all states
Maternal caffeine intake during pregnancy may alter the overall weight growth trajectory of the offspring from 6 weeks to 8 years

In Utero Caffeine Exposure Affects Early Childhood Weight

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Maternal caffeine consumption tied to higher infant growth and childhood excess weight gain
Evening preference and a later breakfast are associated with elevated body mass index in adults with type 2 diabetes

Evening Preference Linked to Higher BMI in Type 2 Diabetes

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Breakfast time mediates the association between morning-evening preference and BMI

American College of Physicians, April 19-21

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The American College of Physicians: Internal Medicine Meeting The annual meeting of the American College of Physicians (ACP) was held from April 19...
For patients with peripheral artery disease

Exercise Intervention Doesn’t Improve Walking Ability in PAD

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Smaller mean change from baseline to follow-up in 6-minute walking distance with exercise intervention
Five-day nitrofurantoin is associated with increased likelihood of clinical and microbiological resolution compared with single-dose fosfomycin among women with lower urinary tract infection

Five-Day Nitrofurantoin Beats Single-Dose Fosfomycin for UTI

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Increased likelihood of clinical and microbiological resolution for uncomplicated UTI in women
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force  (USPSTF) has found that screening for intimate partner violence is beneficial for reproductive-aged women

USPSTF Urges Abuse Screening for Reproductive-Aged Women

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Evidence lacking for assessing balance of benefits, harms of screening for abuse of seniors, vulnerable
Patients prefer physicians who engage in face-to-face clinic visits

Patients Prefer Doctors Who Engage in Face-to-Face Visits

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Patients perceive F2F physicians as more compassionate and better communicators