Few U.S. Adults Meet Most T2DM Risk Reduction Goals
Overall, 21, 29, and 13 percent meet goals for fruit, vegetable, and dairy intake, respectively
Poor Sleep in Menopause Tied to Vasomotor Symptoms, Depression
Poor sleep in preceding stage of menopause does not predict poor sleep in later stages
Prophylaxis Can Prevent HCV Infection in Kidney Recipients
With direct-acting antivirals, no adverse events seen when kidneys came from HCV-infected donors
Quintupled Glucocorticoid Dose No Help in Pediatric Asthma
But quadrupling dose of inhaled glucocorticoids may be beneficial for adolescents, adults with asthma
Minorities Face Worse Prognosis and Complications in T1DM
Findings based on analysis of whites, blacks, and Hispanics during three years after diagnosis
Intensive BP Lowering Doesn’t Cut Cerebral Perfusion
Intensive versus standard BP lowering not tied to decreased cerebral perfusion in small vessel disease
Coronary Risk Scores Accurate When Used With Low cTnI
Accuracy of HEART and EDACS improved when using low cardiac troponin I cut-offs
Single PSA Screening Doesn’t Cut Prostate Cancer Mortality
But screening is associated with increased detection of low-risk prostate cancer
Opioids Don’t Top Non-Opioids for Pain-Related Function
Findings in patients with moderate-to-severe chronic back pain, hip or knee osteoarthritis pain
FDA Approves New Medication for Drug-Resistant HIV
Trogarzo is given intravenously once every 14 days in combination with other antiretrovirals
