‘Smart Insulin Patch’ Holds Promise for T1DM
Patch contains glucose-regulated vesicles, which are loaded with insulin, sensitive to hypoxia
Most Doctors Recommend FDA-Approved Drugs Before E-Cigs
Two-thirds of PCPs, pulmonologists recommend FDA-approved medications for smokers with asthma
Poll: Many Seniors Do Not Follow Instructions Related to Antibiotics
65 percent of those with leftover medication report keeping it, mainly in case of another infection
Hormone Therapy Tied to Worse Bladder Health in Postmenopausal Women
Authors say findings do not support routine hormone use in the perimenopausal and postmenopausal periods
Pain Med Rx + Medical Cannabis Doesn’t Seem to Up Abuse Risk
But researchers say doctors should be kept informed of dual usage
Oral Contraceptive Use May Increase Risk for Depression
Higher rate of depression seen in first two years of oral contraceptive use compared with never use
Most Women Would Vaccinate Their Children Against COVID-19
And, more than half of pregnant women would also accept a COVID-19 vaccine for themselves
Diagnostic Stewardship Cuts Blood Cultures, Antibiotic Use in PICU
Relative reductions of 33 percent in rate of blood cultures, 13 percent in rate of broad-spectrum antibiotic use seen postimplementation
Behavior Change Intervention Via Mail Cuts Use of Sleep Medications in Older Adults
Older adults with long-term benzodiazepine receptor agonist use and insomnia diagnosis had significant improvements in sleep outcomes
APCs, Doctors Order Low-Value Services With Similar Frequency
Similar frequency for antibiotics, CT and MRI, radiography, and referrals
