Three Meds Equal as Second-Line Therapy for Status Epilepticus
Levetiracetam, fosphenytoin, valproate treat seizures unresponsive to benzodiazepine in children, adults
Continuous PPI Use May Increase Risk for Acute Gastroenteritis
Risk for acute gastroenteritis icreased for all ages combined and for those aged 45 to 64, 65 to 74, ≥75
Study Supports PSA Screening for Male BRCA2 Carriers
Further follow-up needed to assess benefit of PSA screening in male BRCA1 mutation carriers
Diet Pill, Laxative Use in Women Tied to Later Eating Disorder Dx
Odds of incident eating disorder diagnosis up with use of diet pill, laxative for weight control
Household Environment Plays Role in MRSA Acquisition
Frequent handwashing may reduce likelihood of novel strain introduction into the household
Cancer Patients With Obesity Show Poorer Psychosocial Health
Among breast cancer and prostate cancer patients, scores for distress higher for obese than nonobese
Longer PAP Therapy for Apnea Reduces Medical Visits, Costs
Increased therapy time for obstructive sleep apnea patients yields better results
Large BP Variation Tied to Greater Long-Term Risk for Dementia
Dementia risk significantly increased after at least 15 years since measurement of SBP variation
Taking Multiple Fracture-Linked Meds Ups Risk for Hip Fracture
Addition of second and third fracture-associated drugs linked to increased risk for women and men
Alarm Settings of CGM Systems Impact Glucose Control in T1DM
Adjusting glucose thresholds for alarms linked to less time spent in hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia
