Odds for Carotid Artery Stenting in Seniors Up Post-CREST Era
Increase in odds of receiving CAS in all patients older than 70 years and in symptomatic women
Lower Microbial Diversity in the Gut in Anorexia Nervosa
Alpha diversity lower in anorexia nervosa, obese participants versus other groups; highest for athletes
>40% of Cancers, Cancer Deaths Due to Modifiable Risk Factors
Cigarette smoking accounts for highest proportion of cancer cases (19.0 percent), deaths (28.8 percent)
Fat Intake Influences HbA1c-Lowering Effect in DPP4i Therapy
Saturated fat intake is significantly correlated with change in HbA1c during DPP4i monotherapy
Differences in Cancer Survival by Type of Insurance
Survival up in patients with private insurance, Medicare; no change or drop with other, no insurance
Network Density Not Linked to Response in Teen Depression
No significant association between higher network strength and poorer outcomes
FDA Approves Once-Monthly Injection for Opioid Addiction
Sublocade has been shown to reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms and the desire to use opioids
ACC Guides Treatment of Bleeding With Oral Anticoagulation
Pathway supports clinician decision making during management of patients with bleeding complications
Almonds With/Without Chocolate May Improve Lipid Profiles
Findings based on a small study assessing diet combinations in overweight people
November 2017 Briefing – Family Practice
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for November 2017. This roundup includes the...
