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New measures to increase the number of generic prescription drugs available to Americans have been taken by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Seeks to Increase Number of Generic Drugs on Market

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Agency will now give priority reviews to new generic drugs until there are at least three available
For patients with condyloma acuminatum

Two-Step Irradiance Better for Condyloma Acuminatum

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Two-step irradiance schedule significantly reduced patients' pain versus single-dose cold compress
For patients with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation

Better Outcomes for Cardiology Care in Newly Diagnosed A-Fib

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Reduction in stroke, death; increase in hospitalization for AF/SVT, MI
Implementation of an intervention

Intervention Ups Appropriate Dysglycemia Screening

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Screening doubled after intervention, which included EHR-based decision support, training
Factors associated with patients switching physicians include physicians' attitude

Physician Attitude Important Factor in Patients Switching PCP

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Other variables that encourage patients to leave include cost, bedside manner, comfort of facility
The cumulative burden of psychological stress increases mortality risk in patients with stable coronary heart disease

Persistent Mental Distress Ups Mortality in Heart Patients

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Significantly higher cardiovascular and all-cause mortality risk compared to patients with no distress
Capacity to repair everyday damage to cell DNA could be impaired in people who work the night shift

Shift Work May Affect the Body’s Ability to Repair DNA Damage

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Lower levels of 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine noted in the urine of those who worked at night
Obstetrician-gynecologists can reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with mental health disorders in adolescents by early identification

Guidance Issued for Ob-Gyns on Mental Health Disorders in Teens

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Can reduce morbidity and mortality linked to mental health conditions by early ID, prompt referral
For women aged 50 years or younger who have undergone breast conservation therapy

Adding MRI to Mammography Ups Detection of Breast Cancer

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Findings in women aged ≤50 years who had undergone breast conservation therapy
Optimal management of coexisting type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis should consider the scientific evidence

Review Spotlights Optimal Care of T2DM + Osteoporosis

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Preferred T2DM meds are sulfonylureas, DPP-4is, GLP-1 receptor agonists