Guidelines Developed for Optimizing Treatment of HFrEF
Consensus statement addresses 10 pivotal issues in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
Rituximab Effective for Lupus-Associated Cytopenia
Overall initial response rate of 86 percent in 71 patients, with complete response for 60.5 percent
Reducing Tx May Harm Safety in Early HPV+ Oropharyngeal Cancer
For patients with stage III disease, intensification to triple-modality therapy may improve survival
L. reuteri DSM17938 Effective for Colic in Breastfed Infants
Probiotic group averaged less crying and/or fussing time; more likely to experience treatment success
Calcium, Vitamin D Don’t Seem to Reduce Fracture Risk in Seniors
No reduction in incidence of fractures among community-dwelling older adults taking supplements
Plasma Volume Changes May Mediate Effects of Empagliflozin
Findings suggest reduced CV mortality risk mediated by effects on markers of plasma volume
FDA Removes Boxed Warning From Certain Asthma Medications
Decision applies to long-acting beta agonists used in combination with inhaled corticosteroids
Hepatitis B Vaccination Often Missed Among HIV Patients
More than one-third of adult HIV patients receiving medical care have not been vaccinated
Financial Strain, Stress High Among Colorectal CA Survivors
Colorectal cancer survivors with this strain, stress more likely to have low health-related quality of life
Methotrexate, Azathioprine Seem Safe Long-Term for Dermatitis
For up to five years as maintenance treatments for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis
