Internal Medicine Alert – September 15, 2008
September 15, 2008
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Could PSA Screening Be Harmful? New Guidelines Available
Whereas its potential benefits remain uncertain, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening may be associated with psychological harms. There has been a recent update to the screening guidelines by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). -
Nutty or Just Gone to Seed? Nuts, Corn, Popcorn and Diverticular Disease
A very large prospective study found no evidence that nuts, corn, popcorn, or seeds increased diverticular disease or its complications. -
Does Home Glucose Monitoring Make Diabetic Patients Depressed?
A randomized controlled trial of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients not on insulin showed an increased depression score in those performing home glucose monitoring and no improvement in glycemic control. -
Clevidipine Butyrate Injectable Emulsion for Intravenous Use
A short-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker with a rapid onset of action has been approved for intravenous use to reduce blood pressure. -
Clinical Briefs By Louis Kuritzky, MD
The established causal relationship between endothelial dysfunction and erectile dysfunction (ED) provides mechanistic insight into an obesity-sexual health linkage. -
ECG Review: AV Block or Blocked PACs?
The ECG shown was interpreted as showing sinus rhythm with blocked premature atrial contractions (PACs) as the reason for the slow rate. -
Pharmacology Watch
Guidelines for prediabetes from The American College of Endocrinology; statins for the prevention of dementia? Possible help for women suffering from sexual side effects while on antidepressants; government incentives for electronic prescribing; FDA Actions.