SCCM: Peri-Op Statins Don’t Cut Risk of AKI in Cardiac Surgery
Study was stopped for futility after 615 participants completed study
G-Pen May Aid Hypoglycemia With Type 1 Diabetes
The mini-dose glucagon may provide more precise treatment than oral carb
Topical Rx Restores Testosterone Levels to Normal in Men
Improvements also seen in sexual drive, energy level in hypogonadal men
Birth Defects Not Up Significantly With Anti-TNFs in Pregnancy
Based on data from health registers, risk of birth defects up slightly, but not significantly
Early Administration of β-Blockers Ups Survival in ACS
Reduction in in-hospital mortality and improvement in left ventricular function with early treatment
Combination Treatment for Acne May Be Best in Most Cases
Use of antibiotics should be combined with topical therapy; topical agents can also be combined
Feedback From High-Profile Messenger Can Cut Antibiotic Rx
Reduction in antibiotic prescribing after receiving letter from England's Chief Medical Officer
Only Half of Kidney Stone Patients Compliant With Tx
Compliant patients have fewer ER visits, hospitalizations, stone disease surgeries
FDA Approves Briviact for Partial Onset Seizures
Drug sanctioned for epilepsy patients aged 16 and older
Calcium Channel Blockers Lower Fasting Glucose in Diabetes
CCB, especially verapamil, use linked to lower fasting blood glucose levels in adults with diabetes
