Metformin Effects May Be Via Gut, Not Bloodstream
Dissociation of glycemic effect from plasma exposure with gut-restricted metformin
Supportive Doctors Boost Patients’ Weight-Loss Efforts
Researcher suggests including physicians in commercial programs
Tamoxifen-Phospholipid Complex May Alleviate TMX Toxicity
Rat study demonstrates improvement in tamoxifen-induced hepatotoxicity with TMX-PLC
Low Vitamin D Tied to Dry Eye Syndromes
Vitamin D appears to play a protective role against the development of dry eye
Transplant Recipients Have Increased Melanoma Risk
They also have increased melanoma-specific mortality compared with nonrecipients
Medication Review at ICU to Ward Transfer Cuts Drug Problems
Significant reduction in drug-related problems with immediate communication of recommendations
Case Report: Hidradenoma Papilliferum in Pregnancy
Case report describes woman presenting with cystic nodule on the vulva during pregnancy
Patient, Family Advisors Can Play Key Role in Practices
Advisors can help practices focus on patient-centered care, rather than assumptions about patient needs
Bulimia Nervosa Tied to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Increased risk in patients versus controls; higher lifetime prevalence for patients, especially males
CDC: Most Contact Lens Wearers Admit Risky Eye Care Behaviors
Old cases, contaminated solution, and sleeping in lenses boost infection risk
