CDC: Rates of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis Up
Increases are largely driven by STD epidemic among men, U.S. researchers say
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Can Manage Postprandial Glucose
Effective for postprandial glucose management in patients with type 2 diabetes on basal insulin
Head Lice infestation Could Cause Iron Deficiency Anemia
Case report describes 23-year-old woman with no cause of anemia other than head lice infestation
Knee Bracing No Benefit Over Nonoperative Program in Knee OA
Significant improvements in pain, activities of daily living at week 52, regardless of bracing
Continuation of Antibiotics for UTI Often Inappropriate
Antibiotics frequently initiated inappropriately in ER; continuation after admission inappropriate for 68%
Preventive HIV Treatment Shown Effective at Health Clinics
But uptake of PrEP lower among blacks
Reduced Mortality Risk Seen for Coffee Drinkers
Regular coffee and decaf consumption linked to survival benefits in study
White-Coat, Masked HTN Tied to Target Organ Complications
Both associated with increased aortic stiffness, renal injury, incident cardiovascular events
Primary Aldosteronism Screen Cost-Effective in Resistant HTN
Findings for computed tomography scanning followed by adrenal venous sampling
FDA: Automated Endoscope Reprocessors Recalled
Custom Ultrasonics has history of violating federal rules for manufacturing and quality control
