ATS: Risk of Pneumonia Up With Inhaled Corticosteroids in COPD
Observational studies show reduction in odds of pneumonia-associated, all-cause mortality
Fixed-Course Antibiotics Good for Intraabdominal Infection
Outcomes similar for fixed-duration abx therapy, therapy extended through symptom resolution
ATS: Aspirin Use Linked to Slower Progression of Emphysema
Slower progression of percent emphysema on CT after adjustment for multiple variables
Discovery Paves New Path for Opioid Production
Could benefit medicine but researchers warn of potential to create illegal drugs
Pain Med Rx + Medical Cannabis Doesn’t Seem to Up Abuse Risk
But researchers say doctors should be kept informed of dual usage
Meds Offer Slight Symptom Relief in Overactive Bladder
Small reductions in urge incontinence episodes, voids per day with daily dose of medications
DDW: Menopausal Hormone Tx Linked to Risk of Lower GI Bleeds
No difference in incidence of upper GI bleeding in MHT users, non-users
Early Insulin Initiation Beneficial in Seniors With T2DM
Benefits for early insulin initiation without increasing risk of hypoglycemia, health care costs
AUA: Botox Injections May Reduce Urinary Incontinence
Relief for majority -- but not all -- of patients who got injections for urinary incontinence
FDA: Watch for Ketoacidosis With SGLT2 Inhibitors
Class of drugs includes canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, and empagliflozin
