Social Impact for Untreated Infantile Hemangiomas
Preteens with untreated IHs have higher social anxiety scores, lower social initiative scores
Addition of Immunosuppression No Benefit in IgA Nephropathy
No improvement in outcomes, more adverse effects for intensive supportive care + immunosuppression
Lixisenatide Doesn’t Affect Cardiovascular Risk in T2DM
Findings among patients with type 2 diabetes and recent acute coronary syndrome
Evidence Doesn’t Support Monthly Labs With Isotretinoin
Significant changes in values of several laboratory tests, but changes don't meet high-risk criteria
Transfusion, Mortality Link Varies With Hemoglobin Levels
For ICU patients, hemoglobin level thresholds vary with presence of comorbid heart disease
Burden, Costs of Gastrointestinal, Liver Disease Estimated in U.S.
GI hemorrhage is most common diagnosis leading to hospitalization, with cost of $5 billion in 2012
USPSTF: Insufficient Evidence for Visual Skin Cancer Screening
Task Force finds insufficient evidence to weigh benefits and harms of visual screening in adults
Asthma Risk Up Slightly for Planned C-Section Children
But second study finds countries with low C-section rates had higher mortality rates for infants, mothers
CPAP, Mandibular Advancement Devices Both Help Lower BP
Researchers find both common treatments produce modest BP decreases in sleep apnea patients
Metformin Does Not Boost Glycemic Control in T1DM
Small, but temporary, beneficial effect from metformin was seen early on
