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ODYSSEY: Alirocumab improves lipids but not glycemic targets in 2DM
New data: PCSK9 may lower LDL, but it has no effect on glucose control in the sickest patients with 2DM.
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IDegLira equals basal-bolus insulin in HbA1c, lowers hypoglycemia risk
SAN DIEGO – When it comes to type 2 diabetes and insulin, “this is some of the most robust, most impressive data I’ve seen in years.”
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CANVAS: Canagliflozin cuts cardiovascular events, doubles risk of amputations
SAN DIEGO – Would you accept this trade-off: Lower risk for MI, greater risk for amputation?
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DEVOTE: Degludec and glargine had similar risk with less severe hypoglycemia
SAN DIEGO – Has glargine met its match?
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Providers buck lipid recommendations in high-risk diabetes
SAN DIEGO – When the ADA issues diabetes care guidelines, does anyone listen?
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For chronic abdominal pain, THC resembled placebo
The researchers sought to alter the emotion-based aspect of chronic pain.
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Study supports expanded definition of serrated polyposis syndrome
Since serrated polyposis syndrome increases the risk of colorectal cancer, expanding the diagnostic criteria will increase surveillance for at-...
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Steatosis linked to persistent ALT increase in hepatitis B
Elevated alanine aminotransferase levels often persist despite successful antiviral treatment.
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Improved adenoma detection rate found protective against interval cancers, death
Patients whose endoscopists improved their adenoma detection rates were significantly less likely to develop or to die of interval colorectal...
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Liraglutide produced cardiometabolic benefits in patients with schizophrenia
SAN DIEGO – Can the cardiometabolic risk factors associated with the use of some antipsychotic medications be prevented?
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Dual SGLT1-2 inhibitor improved glycemic control in T1DM
What is the place for sotagliflozin in the management of type 1 diabetes?
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Oral clozapine, long-acting injectables tied to lower relapse risk in schizophrenia
There is a way to reduce rehospitalizations and improve outcomes in patients with schizophrenia.
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HIV study: Vaginal bacteria rapidly metabolized topical tenofovir
Testing vaginal pH or microbiota might help “guide and enhance prevention of HIV in women.”
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CDC specifies risk-reduction strategies for HIV-discordant conception
Multiple low-risk strategies exist to help HIV-discordant couples conceive safely, according to a CDC report.
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Study contradicts AAP recommendations on infant room-sharing
Should the American Academy of Pediatrics revise its 2016 recommendations?