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Study Highlights Third-Line Treatment Options for T2DM
TZD effective post metformin + exenatide; exenatide effective post metformin + glimepiride
Most Hospitalists Would Not Order Inpatient Mammography
Few hospitalists would order a mammogram for a hospitalized woman who was overdue for screening
Mortality Up With Spontaneous Bleeding After PCI
Bleeding associated with increased rate of death, similar to that seen with myocardial infarction
Adverse Ocular Effects From Aesthetic Facial Tx Rare
Cosmetic procedure professionals should be aware of the risks, authors say
Only High Exercise Levels Tied to Better Erectile, Sexual Function
Lower levels have no significant effect; findings consistent in racially diverse population
Repeat Prostate Biopsy Rounds Yield Cancer Cases
Increased likelihood of prostate cancer seen with fourth repeat biopsy, men ≥70
Bipolar FRF Tx for Acne in Japanese Deemed Safe, Effective
Improvement in scar volume, reduction in number of acne lesions in study involving Japanese patients
NSAID-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease Prevalent With Asthma
Prevalence about 9 percent; NERD linked to significant increases in asthma morbidity
Peritoneal Drainage, Laparotomy Cuts Mortality in NEC
But necrotizing enterocolitis procedure linked to increased costs versus peritoneal drainage alone
Improvement Seen in the Pediatric Readiness of ERs
Median weighted pediatric readiness score 68.9, with increase by pediatric patient volume
