Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol Cuts Exacerbations in COPD
Drop in rate of moderate or severe exacerbations among patients with exacerbation in year before trial
Canadian Cardiovascular Society Updates A-Fib Guidelines
Update focuses on management of antithrombotic tx, non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant tx
AAP Releases Updated Guidance for Flu Vaccination in Children
American Academy of Pediatrics calls for a special effort to vaccinate certain groups
Metformin Tied to Cardiovascular Benefits in T1DM Patients
Cells associated with blood vessel damage reduced in patients taking metformin
Older Adults Employ High-Risk Methods to Obtain Opioids
Almost 15 percent of older adults surveyed used high-risk methods for obtaining prescription opioids
Metformin, Sitagliptin Prolong Normoglycemia Remission in DKA
Findings in African-American patients with new-onset diabetic ketoacidosis and severe hyperglycemia
Rise in Endogenous Klebsiella pneumoniae Endophthalmitis
Rising trends of EKPE in major centers in Australia; source of sepsis was hepatic abscess in all cases
Non-Drug Methods Effective for Treating Some Pain Conditions
Approaches such as acupuncture, massage, and tai chi may ease discomfort
Infective Endocarditis From Injection Drug Use Increasing
Increase especially high among young, white, and female patients
Smokers More Prone to Relapse After Crohn’s Surgery
Research supports mercaptopurine for smokers, but not for nonsmokers
