Prognostic Biomarkers ID’d in Pulmonary Hypertension
Lower vWF and HDL cholesterol levels, higher NT-pro-BNP-levels linked to death, transplantation
Testosterone Levels Not Linked to Autonomic Neuropathy in T1DM
Lower testosterone concentrations at years 10, 17 not linked to cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy
Prostate Cancer Screening, Detection Both Down in U.S.
But whether that's good or bad isn't yet clear
CDC: Rates of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis Up
Increases are largely driven by STD epidemic among men, U.S. researchers say
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Can Manage Postprandial Glucose
Effective for postprandial glucose management in patients with type 2 diabetes on basal insulin
Head Lice infestation Could Cause Iron Deficiency Anemia
Case report describes 23-year-old woman with no cause of anemia other than head lice infestation
Approaches Compared for Aspirin Prophylaxis for Preeclampsia
Benefits for U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations and for universal prophylaxis
Knee Bracing No Benefit Over Nonoperative Program in Knee OA
Significant improvements in pain, activities of daily living at week 52, regardless of bracing
Continuation of Antibiotics for UTI Often Inappropriate
Antibiotics frequently initiated inappropriately in ER; continuation after admission inappropriate for 68%
Preventive HIV Treatment Shown Effective at Health Clinics
But uptake of PrEP lower among blacks
