Vitamin D May Help Reduce Risk of Acute Respiratory Infection
Association seen between vitamin D supplementation and decreased likelihood of respiratory infection
Review: Cannabidiol May Be Beneficial for Oral Mucositis
Data on use of cannabidiol in dentistry are scarce, but it appears to be safe, effective
Bariatric Surgery Tied to T2DM Resolution in Obese Patients
Surgery plus intensive medical therapy found more effective than intensive medical therapy alone
Doctors’ Opioid Rx Patterns Tied to Patient Risk for Long-Term Use
Patients 30 percent more likely to abuse opioids if their ER physician prescribes them frequently
Dulaglutide Linked to Higher Adherence in T2DM
Higher adherence, lower discontinuation versus exenatide once weekly or liraglutide
Health Care Utilization Common After ICD Shock Events
Forty-six percent of shock events have related health care use, with cardiac catheterization common
Similar Adverse Event Risk for Typical, Atypical Antipsychotics
However, greater use of brain imaging associated with atypical APMs after cardiac surgery in seniors
Lixisenatide Beneficial in Seniors With Uncontrolled Diabetes
Improved HbA1c reduction versus placebo in older patients uncontrolled on current medications
Shorter Runway Time Linked to Better Colon Cleansing
Shorter runway time doesn't increase residual gastric volume in patients undergoing EGD, colonoscopy
Dermoscopy + Triple Light Source Reliable in ID of Pityriasis Rosea
Classical hanging curtain sign seen in six patients with non-polarized light; in all patients with UV light
