Fasting Blood Glucose Trajectory May Predict Future MI
Increased risk for elevated-stable pattern; decreased risk for elevated-decreasing pattern
Few Older Patients Aware of Deprescribing
Although the majority surveyed are aware of medication harms
Nonadherence to Statins + ACEIs/ARBs Risky Post MI
Adherence to beta-blockers may not be as beneficial to patients after myocardial infarction
Opioid Rx, Dosing Often Excessive in Dialysis Patients
High-risk dialysis population also subject to the risks of long-term opioid use
Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy Cost-Effective
Findings based on comparison to femoral ring allograft for discogenic low back pain
More Than 1 in 10 Patients May Be Overtreated for Diabetes
Study of Medicare patients shows overtreatment for diabetes is rarely deintensified
Long-Acting Erythropoiesis Agents Can Help Save Resources
Findings based upon time costs of preparation and administration per patient
Highest Adverse Effect Rates for Three Drugs in Parkinson’s
Incidence rates of dyskinesia were highest with ropinirole; also linked to high incidence of nausea
Combination Strategy Could Be Key in HIV Prevention
Research supports need for regimens that protect against several targets
Oral Beats Topical Isotretinoin for Treatment of Warts
Oral treatment shows better, earlier response than topical isotretinoin
