Dupixent Approved for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps
Clinical trials showed reduced nasal polyp size, congestion with Dupixent versus placebo
Downward Trend Seen in Pelvic Exams Among Younger Women
Non-Hispanic black women in 2015 to 2017 had highest receipt of a pelvic exam in previous 12 months
Triclosan Exposure May Lower Bone Mineral Density in Women
Osteoporosis in intertrochanter more likely in women with high urinary triclosan concentration
Micronutrient Deficiencies Often Found With Celiac Disease Dx
Authors recommend micronutrient assessment at time of diagnosis
Older Kidney Donors With HTN at Higher Risk for ESKD Later
But absolute risk is small; hypertension not linked to higher risk for early death among older donors
Short-Term Walking Intervention Offers Lasting Health Benefits
Significantly fewer cardiovascular events, fractures seen for intervention group versus controls
Higher Intake of Linoleic Acid May Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Risk down particularly when linoleic acids replace saturated fats, trans fats, or carbohydrates
Combination Biopsy Strategy May Identify More Prostate Cancers
Lesion-targeted plus systematic sampling appears to maximize the accuracy of first-time prostate biopsy
Prevention Bundle May Cut Cardiac Device Infections
Real-world evidence of clinical effectiveness can inform evidence-based infection protocols
Physicians Unaware of Breast Density Laws, Cancer Risk
Half of physicians unaware of increased breast cancer risk among women with dense breasts
