Diacerein Reduces Mean Hemoglobin A1c Levels in T2DM
Peak of effect occurred at 24th week of treatment; attenuated toward nonsignificance at 48th week
ART Era Has Changed Secondary Cancers After Kaposi Sarcoma
Certain cancers -- ALL and cancers of the tongue, penis -- becoming more common
Lithium in Drinking Water Linked to Dementia Incidence
Significantly reduced incidence of dementia in those exposed to more than 15.0 µg/L
More Evidence Evolocumab Exceeds Cost-Effectiveness
Findings for addition of evolocumab to standard tx in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Noninvasive Test for NASH, Fibrosis in Patients With Psoriasis
Correlation for cumulative methotrexate dose with higher score on NASH FibroSure in women
CDC: More U.S. Teens Starting HPV Vaccination
60.4 percent received one or more doses in 2016, but many not completing series
No Increase in Acute Kidney Injury Risk for SGLT2 Users
Using data from two health systems, no increased risk seen in AKI, even after adjustment for covariates
Patient Beliefs May Explain High Rate of Medicine Intake
Subjective norm was significant predictor of intention to consume meds in Greece, Malta, Turkey
Intensive BP Treatment Appears Safe, Well Tolerated
Second study finds intensive systolic blood pressure control is also cost-effective
Supplement Deemed Effective, Cost-Saving in Wet AMD
Patients taking supplements would need fewer anti-VEGF therapies, researchers conclude
