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In a case report published in the June 23 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine

Failure of Dual Antimicrobial Therapy for Gonorrhea Reported

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Negative urine specimen, positive pharyngeal swab after treatment with ceftriaxone, azithromycin
For East Asian patients with type 2 diabetes

50 Percent Insulin Lispro/Insulin Lispro Protamine Efficacious

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More effective than LM25 in certain dietary conditions, including with increased carbohydrate
Advanced practice clinicians and physicians order low-value health services with similar frequency

APCs, Doctors Order Low-Value Services With Similar Frequency

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Similar frequency for antibiotics, CT and MRI, radiography, and referrals
Vitamin K antagonists are well tolerated and have a minimal effect on quality of life

Vitamin K Antagonists Appear to Be Well Tolerated

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Study Short-Form 36 scores improved during initial 3 months of treatment to level of general population
Prediagnostic 25-hydroxyvitamin levels are associated with survival in pancreatic cancer

25(OH)D Levels Linked to Survival in Pancreatic Cancer

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Longer overall survival for patients with sufficient prediagnostic 25-hydroxyvitamin D
Composite and specific phytoestrogen supplementation is associated with reductions in the frequency of hot flashes and vaginal dryness

Phytoestrogen Supplementation Improves Menopause Symptoms

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Review shows modest reductions in frequency of hot flashes and vaginal dryness, but not night sweats
Patients with acne vulgaris have significantly higher glycemic index and glycemic load levels and significantly lower serum adiponectin levels

High Glycemic Index/Load Diet Linked to Acne Vulgaris

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Patients with acne also have significantly lower serum adiponectin levels than healthy controls
Statins could significantly reduce the risk of infection in stroke patients

Statins Could Reduce Risk of Infection in Stroke Patients

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Meds may have anti-inflammatory properties that help the body respond to infection
Americans spent more than $30 billion out of pocket in 2012 on chiropractors and other complementary health practitioners

CDC: Alternative Medicine a Booming Business in U.S.

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More than $30 billion paid out-of-pocket for acupuncture, yoga, chiropractic care, supplements
For patients with heart failure due to light-chain amyloidosis

Three-Drug Tx Ups Survival in Light-Chain Amyloidosis

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Bortezomib, dexamethasone, alkylating agent treatment ups survival for patients with heart failure