Venovenous Hemodiafiltration Improves Metformin Toxicity
Case report describes treatment of female patient who attempted suicide with metformin overdose
Female Physicians May Be Especially at Risk of Burnout
They tend to deal with psychosocial care more than male colleagues but can take steps to reduce stress
Model Predicts Cost-Effectiveness for Anal Lesion Treatment
Findings show variation by age of HIV-positive men who have sex with men
Moderate Alcohol Consumption Tied to Lower Heart Failure Risk
But no link between alcohol intake, onset of atrial fibrillation over median of eight years' follow-up
Many College Students Believe Stimulants Can Boost Grades
More frequent use of alcohol, marijuana also tied to increased likelihood of prescription stimulant use
Worse HIV Care Outcomes for Hispanics, Latinos
Lower care and viral suppression for Hispanic, Latino males with HIV infection due to injection drug use
ACG: Defecation Posture Modification Device Beneficial
Significant reductions in bowel movement duration, straining patterns and increase in bowel emptiness
ACG: Burnout Reported by About Half of Gastroenterologists
Factors associated with burnout include female sex, spending more hours on domestic chores, child care
New Screening Tool Can Identify Diabetic Retinopathy
Tool developed for use in high-risk adults in low-income communities in Mexico
Bright White Light Therapy Promising for Bipolar Depression
Midday bright light sessions associated with higher remission rate than dim red placebo light treatment