Electronic Cigarettes May Hinder Smoking Cessation Efforts
Devices lower chances of quitting by 28 percent, researchers say
Dementia Rx May Lower Risk of Falls Among Parkinson’s Patients
Those who took rivastigmine in study were 45 percent less likely to have an accident
Pathway to Heroin Described in NEJM Commentary
Initial exposure to opioids appears to 'push' potential addicts to heroin
Patient Race Linked to Failure to Achieve HbA1c Target
Black race, severe hypoglycemia, insulin use linked to failure to reach HbA1c target in ACCORD trial
Geographic Factors Impact HPV Vaccine Initiation in Teen Girls
Higher initiation among girls in high- vs. low-poverty areas, communities with mainly Hispanic, mixed race
PPARγ Antagonist Imatinib Improves Insulin Sensitivity
Imatinib improves insulin sensitivity without causing side effects seen with other PPARγ-targeting drugs
Newborn Abstinence Sx Up, Tied to Increasing Prenatal Opioid Use
~14 to 22 percent of pregnant women in the United States are prescribed opioids
Infants, Not Just Older Children, at Risk of Accidental Poisonings
Common dangers include acetaminophen, cough/cold meds, ibuprofen, and diaper rash creams
Review: Paroxetine Use in Pregnancy Tied to Malformations
Increased risk of any major congenital malformations, major cardiac malformations
Recommendations Developed for Antithrombotic Tx in VTE
Guidelines updated for 12 topics; new recommendations address three new topics
