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All versions of the heartburn drug Zantac (ranitidine) have been pulled from the U.S. market due to possible contamination with a probable human carcinogen

FDA Pulls Heartburn Drug Zantac From Market

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Withdrawal of ranitidine products means they will not be available either by prescription or OTC
For patients with type 2 diabetes

ENDO: Glycemic Control Good for Regular Human Insulin With V-Go

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Mean change in HbA1c not significantly different with regular human insulin, rapid-acting insulin
Vitamin D deficiencies are associated with a lower likelihood of older patients regaining independent walking ability following hip fracture surgery

Low Vitamin D May Reduce Mobility After Hip Fracture Surgery

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Rates of walking at 30 days higher for those with 25(OH)D levels ≥12 ng/mL versus <12 ng/mL
Older patients taking five or more medications in the six months before intravenous chemotherapy are at higher risk for postchemotherapy inpatient hospitalizations

Polypharmacy Ups Postchemo Hospitalization Risk in Seniors

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Findings seen in older patients with prostate, breast, and lung cancers
Real-world data support the benefit of using the Medtronic MiniMed 670G insulin pump system for glycemic control in type 1 diabetes

ENDO: Real-World Data Analyzed for Use of Insulin Pump in T1DM

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Subgroup analysis shows time spent in target glucose range increased in auto mode versus manual mode
In a joint statement released by the American Medical Association

Doctors, Hospitals, Pharmacies Warned Not to Stockpile Meds

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Professional societies issue stern warning not to inappropriately prescribe meds for COVID-19
Thirty-six months of treatment with immediate-release isradipine does not slow clinical progression of early-stage Parkinson disease

Isradipine Does Not Slow Early Parkinson Disease Progression

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Change in total Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale score similar for isradipine versus placebo
Synthetic levothyroxine is associated with an increased risk for death among older adults

ENDO: Thyroid Hormone Use May Up Mortality Risk in Older Adults

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Increased risk for death seen for visits on LT4 versus those with isolated elevated TSH who were untreated
Emergency departments provide an opportunity to offer contraceptive education to adolescent girls

ED Visit Provides Opportunity to Discuss Contraception With Teens

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Two-thirds of girls seen in pediatric emergency department interested in discussing contraception
Myocardial injury is associated with fatal outcome in patients with coronavirus disease 2019

Concomitant Myocardial Injury With COVID-19 Infection Linked to Fatal Outcome

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Elevated TnT levels associated with arrhythmias, use of glucocorticoid therapy, mechanical ventilation