ASN: PPIs Associated With Increased Risk of Kidney Disease
Risk for both chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease higher with proton pump inhibitor use
PCI Does Not Improve Exercise Time in Angina Patients
No better than placebo procedure for stable angina patients with severe stenosis
ACR: Temporary Cessation of MTX Ups Flu Shot Immunogenicity
Findings in patients with rheumatoid arthritis taking a stable dose of methotrexate
ACR: Opioids, SSRIs Tied to Higher Fracture Risk in RA
Increased risk of osteoporotic fracture with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, opioids of any strength
ACR: Successful Tapering of DMARDs in RA Explored
Low level of serum CRP at baseline linked to successful down-titration in multivariate analysis
Pricing Interventions Increase Sales, Intake of Healthy Foods
Also linked to reduced purchasing and consumption of unhealthy foods and beverages
Cases of Low Vision, Blindness Estimated to Double in 30 Years
Prevalence of those aged ≥45 with best corrected visual acuity less than 20/40 estimated at 3,894,406
ASN: Caffeine Associated With Reduced Mortality in CKD
Chronic kidney disease patients in highest quartile of caffeine consumption have lowest risk for mortality
Race a Factor in Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease
Prevalence and frequency of multiple plaques were higher for black men
Driving Impairment Warnings Often Not Given With Rx Meds
For most drug categories, those who do receive warnings perceive higher risk of impaired driving
