AACR: Cologuard Can Detect CRC in Previously Unscreened Patients
Cologuard may help spot tumors, but colonoscopy still preferred option
Lower CVD Mortality for Metformin Versus Sulfonylureas
Large analysis found up to 40 percent lower risk of heart disease mortality versus sulfonylureas
Suboptimal Guideline Adherence for Hematuria After Menopause
Low rate of urinary tract malignancy for women evaluated for asymptomatic microscopic hematuria
Post-Op Gouty Arthritis Described in Patient Taking Thiazide
Case of postoperative acute gouty arthritis documented, secondary to hydrochlorothiazide use
Network Meta-Analysis Recommends Prostaglandins for Glaucoma
Highest-ranking class for reducing intraocular pressure was prostaglandins for 1999, 2004, 2009
Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists No Benefit Post MI
MRA in addition to standard therapy does not improve outcome in setting of post-MI heart failure
Novel Case of Alzheimer’s Reported in HIV+ Patient
Amyloid PET imaging may help distinguish AD from HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder
Antithrombotic Rx Could Be Optimized for Older A-Fib Patients
Use of guideline-recommended stroke risk tools could assist medication review pharmacists
Testosterone Undecanoate Cuts Anemia in Hypogonadal Men
Decreased prevalence of anemia and components of metabolic syndrome after 54 weeks of tx
Hip, Vertebral Fracture Risk May Jump Post Knee Replacement
Swedish study found that people with new knees had slight increase in spinal fractures, too
