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Higher baseline high-sensitivity C-reactive protein is associated with less treatment-linked improvement in depression in patients with type 1 diabetes

hs-CRP Predicts Depression Treatment Response in T1DM

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Higher hs-CRP tied to poorer outcomes of depression treatment in type 1, but not type 2, diabetes
For women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Soy Isoflavones Beneficial in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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Improvement in markers of insulin resistance, hormone status, triglycerides, oxidative stress
For patients with type 1 diabetes

Addition of Dapagliflozin Improves Glycemia in T1DM

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Improvements in glycated hemoglobin, weight loss with addition of dapagliflozin to insulin, liraglutide
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded that the evidence is currently insufficient to weigh the balance of benefits and harms of screening for lipid disorders in children and adolescents (aged 20 years or younger). These findings form the basis of a final recommendation statement published in the Aug. 9 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Lipid Screening in Children, Teens

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I statement shows current evidence is insufficient to weigh balance of benefits and harms of screening
Overweight and obese women who eat a Western-style diet may develop more dense breast tissue

Western Diet May Contribute to Dense Breasts

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In study, women who ate such a diet also had 46 percent higher risk of breast cancer
Patients who are first-time users of opioids should be prescribed a small dose without refills to reduce the risk of long-term use and possible addiction

Low Initial Dose, No Refills Can Help Prevent Opioid Dependency

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Patients given two prescription fills were 2.25 times more likely to become long-term opioid users
The levels of polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water exceed government-recommended safety levels for at least six million people in the United States

Many Americans Exposed to Toxic Chemicals in Drinking Water

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Immunotoxicity of polyfluoroalkyl/perfluoroalkyl substances seen at current exposure levels
Advice of regulatory authorities released in 2009 and 2010 regarding safety concerns for concomitant use of clopidogrel and certain proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) was partially followed

Many Still Prescribe Concomitant (Es)omeprazole, Clopidogrel

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Patients on clopidogrel prescribed omeprazole or esomeprazole despite safety warnings
A collaborative couples telephonic intervention is associated with significant improvement in hemoglobin A1c levels

Couple Phone Intervention Ups Glycemic Control for High A1C

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No difference for phone (individual, couple), education interventions at highest A1C levels
The first generic version of the flu medication Tamiflu has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves First Generic Version of Tamiflu

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Oseltamivir phosphate does not take the place of receiving a flu vaccination