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Inositol supplementation in early pregnancy does not prevent gestational diabetes mellitus in women with a family history of diabetes

Inositol Supplements Don’t Prevent Gestational Diabetes

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Findings among women with a family history of diabetes
For adolescents

Recent Decline in Prescription Opioid Use Among U.S. Teens

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Lifetime prevalence of use peaked in 1989, 2002, and remained stable until decline in 2013 to 2015
Patients admitted to the hospital during The Joint Commission on-site inspections (surveys) have reduced mortality compared to that seen during non-survey weeks

30-Day Mortality Down During Joint Commission Survey Weeks

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Patients admitted during survey weeks (versus non-survey weeks) have significantly lower mortality
For patients undergoing hemodynamic support after cardiac surgery

No Hemodynamic Benefit With Levosimendan After Cardiac Sx

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No decrease in 30-day mortality for patients undergoing hemodynamic support after cardiac sx
Bavencio (avelumab) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat Merkel cell carcinoma

FDA Approves Bavencio for Merkel Cell Carcinoma

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Drug targets the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway; first sanctioned treatment in the United States
For obese or overweight individuals without type 2 diabetes

CANA/PHEN Aids Weight Loss in Obese Without Type 2 Diabetes

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Canagliflozin plus phentermine superior to placebo for weight loss at 26 weeks in obese, overweight
For Medicare beneficiaries after myocardial infarction (MI) hospitalization

Statin Intolerance Tied to Increased Risk of Recurrent MI

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Higher rate of recurrent MI, coronary heart disease for Medicare beneficiaries post-MI hospitalization
Prophylactic use of the subcutaneous C1 inhibitor CSL830 is associated with a reduction in the frequency of acute attacks in patients with hereditary angioedema

C1 Inhibitor Use Reduces Attacks in Hereditary Angioedema

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Subcutaneous CSL830 at doses of 40 and 60 IU reduce rate of attacks, need for rescue medication
Effective treatment of benzodiazepine dependence includes cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational approaches

Review: Treatment Options for Benzodiazepine Dependence

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Good evidence for cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational approaches to dependence
The estimated annual number of perinatal HIV-infected infants born in the United States decreased from 2002 to 2013

Perinatal HIV Infection Down in U.S. From 2002 to 2013

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37.5% of mothers had HIV infection diagnosed pre-pregnancy in 2002-2005, vs 51.5% in 2010-2013