FDA Seeks to Increase Number of Generic Drugs on Market
Agency will now give priority reviews to new generic drugs until there are at least three available
Two-Step Irradiance Better for Condyloma Acuminatum
Two-step irradiance schedule significantly reduced patients' pain versus single-dose cold compress
Better Outcomes for Cardiology Care in Newly Diagnosed A-Fib
Reduction in stroke, death; increase in hospitalization for AF/SVT, MI
Intervention Ups Appropriate Dysglycemia Screening
Screening doubled after intervention, which included EHR-based decision support, training
Physician Attitude Important Factor in Patients Switching PCP
Other variables that encourage patients to leave include cost, bedside manner, comfort of facility
Persistent Mental Distress Ups Mortality in Heart Patients
Significantly higher cardiovascular and all-cause mortality risk compared to patients with no distress
Shift Work May Affect the Body’s Ability to Repair DNA Damage
Lower levels of 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine noted in the urine of those who worked at night
Guidance Issued for Ob-Gyns on Mental Health Disorders in Teens
Can reduce morbidity and mortality linked to mental health conditions by early ID, prompt referral
Adding MRI to Mammography Ups Detection of Breast Cancer
Findings in women aged ≤50 years who had undergone breast conservation therapy
Review Spotlights Optimal Care of T2DM + Osteoporosis
Preferred T2DM meds are sulfonylureas, DPP-4is, GLP-1 receptor agonists