Mixed Topics
Conference Coverage
PCSK9 inhibition isn’t the answer for high Lp(a)
CHICAGO – “The reality is that for now we don’t have any drugs to significantly lower elevated Lp(a),” said Dr. Erik S. Stroes.
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Impaired clot lysis associated with mild bleeding symptoms
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Too much, too little sleep linked to atherosclerosis
The sweet spot is 7-8 hours.
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AHA: Statins associated with high degree of safety
Rumors of statins’ adverse side effects are greatly exaggerated.
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Tanning use disorder should be added to the DSM-5
Inclusion would increase awareness of the condition and standardize approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
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U.S. life expectancy down; drug overdose, suicide up sharply
Adults in their working years – especially men and those in rural areas – are hardest hit.
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Caffeinated coffee intake linked to lower rosacea risk
Caffeinated coffee intake is linked to a decreased incidence of rosacea, results of a large, observational study suggest.
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Antibiotics trigger proteolytic activity that leads to chronic colitis
Antibiotics cause increased proteolytic activity in the large intestine that disrupts the gut barrier, increasing risk of chronic colitis.
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Task force advises behavioral intervention for obese adults
News from the FDA/CDC
Pediatric ED diagnoses vary with the season