Pritelivir Beats Valacyclovir for Genital HSV-2 Shedding
Phase 2 trial shows decline in relative risk of herpes simplex virus shedding over 28 days
Mouthwash May Be Useful for Gonorrhea Control
Listerine significantly reduces the amount of N. gonorrhoeae on the pharyngeal surface
Cured Meat Intake Directly Tied to Worsening Asthma
Intake levels also have, to a lesser extent, an effect mediated by body mass index
Higher AlphaB-Crystallin Levels Linked to Diabetic Retinopathy
Findings imply that alphaB-crystallin may be involved in diabetic retinopathy angiogenesis
24/7 Intensivist in Pediatric ICU Improves Patient Outcomes
Findings compared to critical care staffed with discretionary attending coverage
Serum Biomarker That Reflects Use, Dose of Metformin Identified
Finding may provide clues about metformin's mechanism of action and effect
Risk of Uterine Fibroids Found to Be Lower in Women Using Statins
For those with fibroids, statins tied to lower risk of some fibroid-related symptoms
New Guideline Addresses Male Urethral Stricture
American Urological Association releases guideline on diagnosis, treatment, follow-up
Peripartum Aortic Dissection Risk Factors Examined in Marfan Sx
High risk of aortic dissection, even with tight control of blood pressure and heart rate
CDC: Fatal Drug Overdoses Up Significantly in the United States
Prescription opioids and heroin lead the increase, latest government data show
