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Loneliness and Type 2 Diabetes Incidence

Loneliness appears to be an independent risk factor for type 2 diabetes, although further research to identify the causal relationship between loneliness and type 2 diabetes development is needed.

The Cost-Effectiveness of HPV Vaccination for Adults Age 30 to 45 Years

Researchers found extending the upper limit of HPV vaccination to age 30 to 45 years is not cost-effective.

Antibiotic Therapy: How Long Is Long Enough?

The CDC and the American College of Physicians have provided advice on the best practice regarding the duration of antibiotic therapy for several common infections.

Prophylaxis for Tuberculosis in Patients with Myasthenia Gravis

In this observational study from an area with a high rate of endemic tuberculosis (TB), prophylactic treatment of TB was appropriate in those treated with high doses of prednisone and evidence of prior TB infection.

Long-Term Effects of Cholinesterase Inhibitors on Cognitive Decline and Mortality

Cholinesterase inhibitors are one of the few drug classes approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. This study shows a long-term benefit in slowing the decline of cognition, as measured by the Mini-Mental State Exam, but it is unclear if there is any benefit in quality of life.

Genetic Biomarkers of Immunoglobulin Response in Patients with CIDP

Nearly 25% of patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) have a poor response to intravenous immunoglobulin treatment. Variations in the PRF1 and FCGR2B genes in CIDP patients offer insights into the heterogenous treatment response.

Association of Sleepwalking and REM Sleep Behavior Disorder in Men with Parkinson’s

In this retrospective, cross-sectional study of men, both sleepwalking and rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder were associated with the development of Parkinson’s disease.

Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery for the Treatment of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is an important cause of intractable headaches and may cause permanent loss of vision as a result of chronic papilledema. Weight loss is an effective treatment, and this randomized study demonstrated superior outcomes for both weight loss and reduced intracranial pressure from bariatric surgery compared to community weight-loss programs.

Drospirenone and Estetrol Tablets (Nextstellis)

Nextstellis can be prescribed to women of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy.

Vitamin D and COVID-19

Low levels of vitamin D are associated with in-hospital mortality in patients with COVID-19, but causality is unknown.