Review: Short vs. Long Duration Dual Antiplatelet Tx After Stent
Longer DAPT linked to reduced stent thrombosis and myocardial infarction, increased bleeding, mortality
Gastritis Linked to Metformin-Related GI Side Effects in T2DM
With metformin, mean score for gastrointestinal side effects higher for gastritis subjects over four weeks
Rise in CRC Screening Rates After ACA Implementation
Increase in colonoscopy, other tests typically seen among poorer, less educated Americans
Arthritis, Other Chronic Disease Takes Toll on Work Force
Arthritis + other chronic health conditions may keep up to one-third affected out of workplace
FDA Panel Votes 18-6 to Approve Rx for Female Libido
Vote came after agency twice rejected medication due to side effects
Majority of Fibromyalgia Drug Trials Are Industry Sponsored
Almost two-thirds of trials had one or more authors with financial conflicts of interest
Utility Score Can Help Predict Mortality in ICU Patients
Inverted U-shaped relationship for willingness-to-pay by ICU doctor and utility score
Time-Updated Hemoglobin A1c Variables Linked to MI Risk
Stronger correlation for MI risk with updated latest and updated mean versus baseline HbA1c
Anxiety, Depression Impact Symptoms, QoL in GERD
Increased anxiety, depression linked to increased severity of retrosternal pain and heartburn
Limited Evidence for Screening Mammography for Women in 40s
But conclusion wasn't unanimous, one expert says
