Open-Label Placebos Seem to Have Positive Clinical Effect
Review including data from five trials shows positive effect of non-deceptive placebos
Eradication of H. pylori Beneficial for Concurrent Rosacea
Significant decrease in most criteria of rosacea Duluth score in patients cured of H. pylori infection
Research Supports Pulmonary Benefits for ACEIs, ARBs
Higher doses independently linked to slower change in emphysema, especially among former smokers
PAS: ER Visits for Colorado Teens Up After Marijuana Legalization
Number of urgent care cases where teen showed marijuana use rose four-fold after legalization
Systemic Therapy Improves Visual Acuity in Uveitis
In seven-year follow-up, visual acuity better than with intravitreous fluocinolone acetonide implants
Osteoporosis Tx Ups Survival in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer
Improved event-free survival, distant disease-free survival among postmenopausal breast CA patients
FDA Approves Radicava for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Radicava, given intravenously, slows physical decline in patients with ALS
More Side Effects With CRT Plus Metformin in Head, Neck Cancer
Metformin group less likely to tolerate cisplatin, have grade ≥3 nausea/vomiting, hematologic toxicities
Nocebo Effect Reported for Statin Therapy Use
Excess rate of muscle-related adverse event reports when patients are aware that statins being used
Case Report Describes Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome
Following treatment with rituximab, decreases seen in total insulin, anti-insulin antibody concentration