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Antibiotic Use and Risk of Diabetes
More frequent users of antibiotics were more likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes than those who had taken the drugs infrequently.
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ECG Review: A Middle-aged Man with Palpitations
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Clinical Briefs
In this section: treating intractable pruritus with azathioprine; assisting Alzheimer's patients with agitation through a dextromethorphan-quinidine combination; and predicting peripheral arterial disease through between-arm blood pressure differences.
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Daclatasvir Tablets (Daklinza)
Daclatasvir plus sofosbuvir is the first interferon and ribavirin-free regimen for the treatment of HCV genotype 3.
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Delay in Performing Endovascular Reperfusion Results in Worse Disability Outcomes
For every 15-minute acceleration in the time to reperfusion, 34 per 1000 patients treated will have improved disability outcomes.
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Botulinum Toxin and Treatment of Spasticity
AbobotulinumtoxinA is effective at reducing spasticity and reducing disability in patients with upper limb spasticity due to stroke or traumatic brain injury.
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The Mediterranean Diet Plus Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Improve or Maintain Cognitive Function in Mature Adults
In an older population, a Mediterranean diet supplemented with olive oil or nuts is associated with improved cognitive function compared with controls on a low-fat diet.
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Sleep Patterns Predict Diabetes Risk
Work schedules that interfered with sleep increased the risk of type 2 diabetes.
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Clinical Briefs
In this section: improving cardiovascular outcomes through early treatment of diabetes; re-thinking PTSD treatment in veterans; and a link between rosacea and cardiovascular disease.
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Flibanserin Tablets (Addyi)
The FDA has approved the first drug for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women.