Notification Rates of New HIV Diagnoses Up in Older Adults
Significant increase in rates in 16 European countries, clustering in central/eastern nations
About Half of Patients Receive Approval for PCSK9i Prescription
Prescription abandonment linked to copay costs, with rates more than 75 percent for copays > $350
Pneumococcal Vaccine for Only Half With Work-Related Asthma
54 percent of adults with work-related asthma, 35 percent with non-work-related asthma vaccinated
Adjuvant Chemo Beneficial in Advanced Gastroesophageal CA
Improved overall survival for patients with locally-advanced gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma
CYPC19*17 Allele May Influence Response to PPI Treatment
Kids with CYPC19*17 alleles without corresponding loss-of-function alleles have longer times with pH <4
Systemic Corticosteroids Discouraged for Atopic Dermatitis
Systemic corticosteroids should generally be avoided, but can be used in specific circumstances
Liraglutide Linked to Reduction in VAT, Improvement in β-Index
Significant improvement in IGF-II serum levels with liraglutide for obese with prediabetes, early T2DM
CDC Launches Campaign to Fight Prescription Opioid Epidemic
Rx Awareness campaign uses testimonials to educate the public, increase awareness about risks
Genotype-Guided Warfarin Dosing Cuts Adverse Events
Risk of composite of major bleeding, INR ≥4, VTE, death down for hip, knee arthroplasty patients
Tibetan Yoga Improves Sleep Quality During Chemo
Long-term benefits seen for those who practice at least two times a week
