Intravenous Cyclosporine Doesn’t Improve STEMI Outcomes
For patients undergoing PCI, cyclosporine doesn't prevent adverse left ventricular remodeling at 1 year
Osteonecrosis of Jaw Risk Highest for IV Bisphosphonate Use
High risk for zoledronate, denosumab mainly in prevention of skeletal-related events
Outcomes Up for Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Sx
Significantly improved accuracy and repeatability of capsulorhexis compared with conventional sx
Lack of Sufficient Iodine Nutrition Common During Pregnancy
More targeted intervention strategies needed to optimize iodine nutrition during pregnancy
Nonalbuminuric CKD Ups Cardiovascular Morbidity in T1DM
Also linked to increase in all-cause mortality, but not albuminuria or end-stage renal disease
Multidisciplinary Rehab Tops CBT for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Significantly more effective for reducing fatigue at 52 weeks versus cognitive behavioral therapy
Periodontal Disease Predicts CAC Progression in Type 1 Diabetes
No link with coronary artery calcium progression for individuals without diabetes
Continuous Therapy Improves Survival in Multiple Myeloma
Benefit seen in progression-free, overall survival compared with fixed duration of therapy
Physicians’ Peers Influence Use of New Cancer Tx Modalities
Exposure to peers who were early adopters of brachytherapy associated with increased use
Low Adherence to Guidelines for Prevention of Catheter Infections
Only 44 percent of health care providers said they follow CDC recommendations
