Blood Glucose Meter Accuracy Unclear at Low Glycemic Range
Raises questions regarding safety for measuring blood glucose, and when BGMs are used in trials
Pioglitazone Not Significantly Associated With Bladder Cancer
But research reveals association with pancreatic, prostate cancer
Teen’s HIV Under Control 12 Years After Stopping Drug Tx
Girl is in remission of infection but she is still infected, not cured
2009 Pap Guidelines Linked to Drop in Chlamydia Testing
Screening of young women dropped significantly at one university health center
Care Transitions Increasingly Important for Outpatient Doctors
Primary care physicians have important role in preventing transition gaps for hospitalized patients
Targeted Prophylaxis Effective in Post-Prostate Biopsy Sepsis
Targeted prophylaxis similarly effective to empirical prophylaxis after transrectal prostate biopsy
More Evidence of Benefits for Early Initiation of ART
Two studies show benefits in patients with asymptomatic HIV and in African patients
Race May Factor Into Higher Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Higher rates seen in blacks versus whites; often at younger ages
CDC: Aspirin Use Common Among Americans With Heart Disease
Clinical and community-based approaches should be used to increase aspirin use among low-use groups
Antibiotic Use Linked to Higher Odds of Juvenile Arthritis
Risk greatest within a year of receiving antibiotics; increases with number of courses prescribed
