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Empagliflozin in addition to standard care is beneficial for patients with type 2 diabetes at high cardiovascular risk

Empagliflozin Plus Standard Care Beneficial in T2DM

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Lower rate of primary composite outcome for type 2 diabetes patients at high cardiovascular risk
For cirrhotic patients with acute variceal bleeding

Beta-Blockers Don’t Mar Acute Variceal Bleeding Prognosis

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NSBB treatment is not a negative prognostic factor for short-term survival of cirrhotic patients
Blood pressure medications may raise the risk of colorectal polyps

Risk of Colorectal Polyps Tied to Blood Pressure Medications

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Risk increases with the number of antihypertensive drugs taken
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has ordered the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. to stop selling four new cigarette brands because submissions for these products did not meet requirements set forth in the Federal Food

FDA Orders Tobacco Company to Stop Sales of New Cigarettes

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Says products didn't meet requirement that they be substantially the same as existing cigarettes
In academic medicine

Women Less Likely to Be Full Professors Than Men

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And male grant applicants report significantly higher startup support compared with females
For patients with coronary artery disease on statin therapy after undergoing a first percutaneous coronary intervention

Low HDL-C, High CRP Ups Mortality for Patients With CAD

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Findings in patients with coronary artery disease on statin therapy after undergoing first PCI
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded that the benefits and harms of low-dose aspirin for prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer vary by patient age. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Sept. 14 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF Recommendations for Aspirin Use Vary by Age

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Recommended for some patients aged 50 to 59 years; insufficient evidence for those <50, ≥70
For pediatric patients with appendicitis

Racial Disparities in Analgesia for Children With Appendicitis

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Black children less likely to receive pain meds for moderate pain, less likely to receive opioids
A large percentage of HIV-positive patients may see family physicians exclusively for their care

Half of HIV-Positive Patients See Family Docs Exclusively for Care

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HIV+ patients who see generalists experienced in HIV care more likely to get antiretroviral therapy
For patients with cervicogenic headache

Lasting Analgesia for Subcompartmental GON Block

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Subcompartmental greater occipital nerve block gives 24 weeks analgesia in cervicogenic headache