Post-PCV13 Drop in Streptococcus pneumoniae Bacteremia
As pneumococcal rates dropped, rates of E. coli, Salmonella spp, Staphylococcus aureus increased
Just One Severe Hypoglycemia Episode May Up Mortality in T2DM
Researchers also found an increase in cardiovascular disease odds
Higher Spending by Physicians Not Tied to Better Outcomes
No difference in patient outcomes when physicians order more -- or more pricey -- tests, treatments
Better Outcomes in T2DM With No Delay in Tx Intensification
Greater reduction in HbA1c, but increased risk of severe hypoglycemia with no delay in intensification
Most Doctors Recommend FDA-Approved Drugs Before E-Cigs
Two-thirds of PCPs, pulmonologists recommend FDA-approved medications for smokers with asthma
ACC: Cannabis Tied to Higher Odds for Stroke, Heart Failure
Cannabis associated with 26 percent increased risk of stroke, 10 percent increased risk of heart failure
ACC: Erectile Dysfunction Drugs May Benefit Men’s Hearts
Men taking PDE5 inhibitors have reduced risk of death within three years of first MI
Lasting Outcomes for Imatinib in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Estimated overall survival 83.3 percent at 10 years for patients in imatinib treatment group
Nonclinical Factors Drive Antibiotic Choice in Pediatric CAP
Age, previous antibiotic receipt, private insurance up odds of macrolide versus amoxicillin receipt
ACC: Younger MI Patients More Likely to Have Low HDL, High LDL
Different measures may be required to accurately identify MI risk in this age group
