Warfarin Persistence Higher Than Previously Reported in A-Fib
Risk of discontinuation increased with previous intracranial bleeding, excessive alcohol use, anemia
Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol Cuts Exacerbations in COPD
Drop in rate of moderate or severe exacerbations among patients with exacerbation in year before trial
AAFP Downgrades USPSTF CRC Screening Recommendation
AAFP recommends fecal immunochemical tests, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy
USPSTF Recommends Latent Tuberculosis Infection Screening
Screening for LTBI in persons at increased risk of infection provides moderate net benefit
AAP Releases Updated Guidance for Flu Vaccination in Children
American Academy of Pediatrics calls for a special effort to vaccinate certain groups
Non-Drug Methods Effective for Treating Some Pain Conditions
Approaches such as acupuncture, massage, and tai chi may ease discomfort
Infective Endocarditis From Injection Drug Use Increasing
Increase especially high among young, white, and female patients
Rapid Improvement in Insulin Sensitivity With Bariatric Surgery
Improvements in hepatic insulin sensitivity, endogenous glucose production, lipolysis
Smokers More Prone to Relapse After Crohn’s Surgery
Research supports mercaptopurine for smokers, but not for nonsmokers
New Decision-Making Tool Can Cut Unnecessary Antibiotic Use
A drop of about 10 percent is possible, study authors suggest
