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High-Sensitivity CRP Linked to Incident Type 2 Diabetes
Association seen for African-Americans, especially among those with lesser degree of insulin resistance
Steroid Avoidance May Not Help Reduce Posttransplant Diabetes
Limited effect among adult patients during five years following kidney transplantation
Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Found Superior in Femoropopliteal PAD
Higher rate of primary patency of target lesion at 12 months versus angiography with standard balloon
Vitamin B12 Alters Transcriptome of Skin Microbiota
And B12 supplementation in P. acnes cultures found to promote production of porphyrins
Glypican-1 Protein May Help Identify Pancreatic Cancer Early
But more research is needed before test is used for monitoring or screening, researchers say
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy May Ease Fibromyalgia
But treatment isn't FDA-approved, so insurance companies might not cover the cost
Pharmacist-Managed Warfarin Therapy Beats Usual Care
Percentage of time in therapeutic range, major bleeding events, hospitalization all in favor of PMWT
Lack of Consistent Supplement Use Documentation for Inpatients
While more than half of patients used prior to hospitalization, most were not asked upon admission
Intradermal HBV Vaccine Efficient for Intramuscular Nonresponders
No reports of adverse events with intradermal recombinant HBsAg-based vaccine
Superficial, Deep CO2 Laser Both Good for Amyloid Skin Lesions
Superficial mode better tolerated by patients with primary cutaneous amyloidosis
