ADA: Gray Matter Changes Seen in Brains of Teens With T2DM
Magnetic resonance imaging showed variation compared to teens without type 2 diabetes
ERs Seeing More Severe Wounds From Gun Violence
And, number of deaths from gunshot wounds also on the rise
Melanoma Risk Up Slightly With PDE5 Inhibitors
Researchers say skin cancer in these patients is likely due to more sun exposure
Several Heart Conditions Affected Differently by Alcohol
Alcohol may reduce myocardial infarction odds, but up likelihood of atrial fibrillation
Hospital Care of Hypertensive Urgency Doesn’t Up Outcomes
Sending patients to hospital tied to increased use of health care resources but no better outcomes
Anaphylaxis Risk Up for Siblings of Peanut Allergic Children
Parents are anxious about introducing peanuts at home without prior skin testing
USPSTF Finds Evidence Lacking for Sleep Apnea Screening
I statement indicates insufficient evidence for assessing balance of benefits, harms of screening
ADA: Empagliflozin Linked to Reduction in T2DM Nephropathy
Reduction in incident or worsening nephropathy, and in doubling of serum creatinine level
Some Weight-Loss Drugs Are More Effective Than Others
Side effects should also be taken into account when prescribing
Long-Acting Opioids May Increase Risk of All-Cause Mortality
Much of the risk related to cardiovascular complications, not overdoses
