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Fertility Preservation in Women With Borderline Ovarian Tumors
A large retrospective cohort analysis from a single medical center suggests that fertility preservation in women with borderline ovarian tumors does not decrease length of survival.
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Brain Imaging and Alzheimer’s Risk: Valid Surrogates or Just Pretty Pictures?
In an observational multimodality brain imaging study, investigators found sex and age differences correlated with endophenotypes of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
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Did We Catch Vfib Onset?
Did this patient develop ventricular fibrillation (Vfib) while the ECG in the figure was recorded?
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Efavirenz, Lamivudine, and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tablets (Symfi)
Symfi is indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adult and pediatric patients weighing at least 40 kg.
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Searching for a Connection Between Silent Myocardial Infarction and Heart Failure
In a large community-based cohort, the development of silent myocardial infarction on ECG was associated with increased risk of future heart failure.
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Lower Blood Pressure Targets May Increase Mortality in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Type 2 diabetic patients with systolic blood pressure < 120 mmHg experienced more cardiovascular events than patients with systolic blood pressure up to 140 mmHg.
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Identifying Common Traits Regarding Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing
In a retrospective cohort study of outpatient visits for upper respiratory infections that should not require antibiotics, researchers found several patient, practice, and provider characteristics associated with inappropriate antimicrobial prescribing. Notably, adult patients seen by an advanced practice provider were 15% more likely to receive an antimicrobial than those seen by a physician provider.
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Non-opioid vs. Opioid Medications for Chronic Back, Knee, or Hip Pain
In this small study, non-opioid therapy (primarily acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) was as effective as opioid therapy for chronic musculoskeletal pain with fewer medication-related side effects.
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Researchers Examine Possible Capsule Option for HIV Drugs
Early research is focusing on a capsule that can deliver a week’s worth of HIV drugs in a single dose. If confirmed in advanced research, such an option could allow patients to stay compliant with the dosing regimen required to fight the virus successfully.
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Clinical Challenge: PrEP Is Not Reaching Most of the People Who Are at Risk
CDC leads efforts to build PrEP awareness and expand availability.