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MACE benefits with dapagliflozin improve with disease duration
Findings suggest treatment with the SGLT-2 inhibitor should be initiated early in some high-risk patients.
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Glucocorticoid use linked to mortality in RA with diabetes
Results strengthen case for treating to target, especially in more vulnerable populations.
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Thyroid dysfunction is common in patients with diabetes
An Australian study finds a high rate of baseline thyroid dysfunction in all categories of diabetes.
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Alcohol use linked to NAFLD
Binge drinking and heightened alcohol consumption were associated with greater risk of hepatic steatosis.
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After gestational diabetes, longer lactation tied to lower risk for type 2
Epidemiologic data suggest that breastfeeding may reduce future diabetes risk, but mechanistic work needs to be done.
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Pharmacologic prophylaxis fails in pediatric migraine
A network meta-analysis of pharmacologic prophylaxis shows little evidence for efficacy in children.
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Big data breaks down Sjögren’s syndrome
A worldwide analysis finds trends of disease severity by age, ethnicity, gender, and even geographic location.
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Signs of COPD detected among smokers under 50 years
A Danish population survey finds a 15% incidence of COPD symptoms in smokers under age 50 years who were exposed to 10 or more pack-years.
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SZC passes extension test for hyperkalemia
After 11 months, treatment with sodium zirconium cyclosilicate successfully controlled serum potassium.
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Postextubation laryngeal injury has lasting effects
Voice and breathing problems can persist out to at least 10 weeks after mechanical ventilation.
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Good pregnancy outcomes after laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation for fibroids
VANCOUVER – Most pregnancies resulted in live birth, and all infants were healthy.
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Cannabis frequently is used for endometriosis pain
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Survey finds more than a third of patients have used marijuana or CBD, and some find it effective...
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Ultrasound distinguishes early, late-stage endometriosis
VANCOUVER – Deep endometriosis transvaginal ultrasound can distinguish early versus advanced endometriosis...
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Depression linked to persistent opioid use after hysterectomy
VANCOUVER – Women with preoperative depression were more likely to have a comorbid pain disorder, compared with...
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Opioid prescribing patterns mostly ‘unchanged’ with laparoscopy
SAN FRANCISCO – Geography, institution size, and surgical volume were among factors that predicted higher opioid use.