Many Doctors Misinformed About Nicotine’s Risks
Less than one-third of doctors correctly agree that nicotine directly contributed to birth defects
Financial Toxicity Common in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Many MS patients report lifestyle-altering behaviors or care nonadherence due to financial burden
PPI Use Is Negative Prognostic Marker in Urothelial Cancer
PPI use linked to significantly worse progression-free, overall survival in advanced urothelial cancer
Intensive Therapy for HTN Tied to Drop in Orthostatic Hypotension
Meta-analysis of trials shows risk for OH reduced with intensive blood pressure treatment for hypertension
Darolutamide Boosts Survival in Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer
Risk for death significantly lower versus placebo in nonmetastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer
Antipsychotic Rx Still Common With Intellectual Disabilities
Also, sharp increase seen in antidepressant prescriptions in 2014 versus 2004
Curcuma longa Extract Improves Knee Pain in Osteoarthritis
CL improved pain but did not change effusion-synovitis volume or cartilage composition
Clinical Score Predicts Poor Pain Control After Spine Surgery
Prediction model based on seven variables, including younger age, preoperative daily opioid use
Lipid-Rich Necrotic Core Linked to Psoriasis Severity
Patients on biologic therapy had reduction in lipid-rich necrotic core at one year
Levodopa Benefits Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Levodopa is safe and well-tolerated, improves visual outcomes, and delays anti-VEGF treatment
