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Proton pump inhibitor use is associated with increased risk of developing osteoporosis and osteopenia in femur bones

PPI Use Ups Risk of Osteoporosis, Osteopenia in Femur

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PPI users have reduced mean femoral T-scores, increased frequency of osteoporosis, osteopenia
A wearable artificial kidney may be an upcoming option for dialysis patients

Wearable Artificial Kidney Does Well in Proof-of-Concept Trial

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Small trial suggests device might be feasible, potentially freeing patients from dialysis machines
Sulfonylureas used as add-on therapy to metformin can maintain glycemic control in type 2 diabetes

No Significant Weight Change With Adjuvant Sulfonylureas

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Addition maintains glycemic control without weight change among patients with T2DM taking metformin
Implementation of prescription drug monitoring programs can reduce the prescribing of Schedule II opioids

Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Cut Opioid Use

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Reduction in rate of prescribing of Schedule II opioids seen immediately after program launch
Physicians' opinions on management of subclinical hypothyroidism vary

Opinions Vary on Management of Subclinical Hypothyroidism

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Physicians present cases for and against treatment for a 60-year-old patient
Many patients in their 60s who have hip arthroscopy need total hip arthroplasty within two years

Hip Arthroscopy Often Not the Best Option for Older Patients

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One-third of older patients may need total hip arthroplasty within two years
Intensive treatment nearly doubles the risk of severe hypoglycemia requiring medical attention in clinically complex patients

Severe Hypoglycemia Risk Nearly Doubles With Intensive T2DM Tx

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Findings for clinically complex patients with type 2 diabetes
Antacids that contain aspirin may cause stomach or intestinal bleeding in rare cases

Serious Bleeding Risks Linked to OTC Antacids Containing Aspirin

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Alka Seltzer, Bromo Seltzer among over-the-counter products vulnerable patients should avoid, FDA says
Dietary calcium intake seems to have a U-shaped correlation with fracture risk in men and possibly in women

U-Shaped Pattern for Dietary Calcium Intake, Fracture Risk

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Pattern of dietary calcium with fracture risk is U-shaped for older men and possibly for older women
The ventricular ectopic QRS interval can identify post-myocardial infarction patients with prior serious ventricular arrhythmia

Ventricular Ectopic QRS Interval May Be Useful Post-MI Marker

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VEQSI max >198 ms identifies post-MI patients with prior life threatening events