PPI Use Linked to Increased Risk of Ischemic Stroke, MI
Risks of first-time stroke, myocardial infarction up especially for long-term users, at high doses
Lifestyle, Metformin Interventions Have Variable Effects
Impact of interventions varies for progression to diabetes, regression to normal glucose regulation
Clinical Evidence Synopsis Published for T2DM
Adding sulfonylurea or metformin to insulin decreases HbA1c about 1%
Sharing Passwords Is Widespread Among Medical Staff
Almost three-fourths of survey respondents report having used a colleague's password to access EMRs
Female Physicians May Be Especially at Risk of Burnout
They tend to deal with psychosocial care more than male colleagues but can take steps to reduce stress
Screening Tools Identify Potentially Inappropriate Meds
However, substantial proportion of PIMS identified in internal medicine ward are not clinically relevant
Prevalence of Oral HPV Infection Higher for U.S. Men
Overall prevalence 11.5 percent in men, 3.2 percent in women; high-risk HPV also more prevalent in men
Commercial Weight Management Program May Help Prevent T2D
Primary care referral to Weight Watchers is associated with weight loss, HbA1c reduction
No Evidence to Back Abdominal Hypopressive Technique
Very limited research has been done on technique's use for pelvic floor dysfunction treatment
Machine Learning Model Predicts Risk of Upgrade to Breast CA
Model can predict risk of upgrade of high-risk breast lesions to cancer using traditional, text features
