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Analysis finds no mortality reductions with osteoporosis drugs
A meta-analysis has found no evidence that osteoporosis drugs are associated with a reduction in mortality.
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Prescription drug use varies between U.S. and Canada
Patterns also differ by age, but lipid lowering is strong in both countries.
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Diabetes targets remain elusive for patients
Cascade of diabetes care in the United States has not improved since 2005.
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Lower BMD found in patients with severe hemophilia A
The decrease in BMD was correlated with reduced functional ability and body mass index, and vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency.
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Evinacumab shows promise for HoFH in top line results
Reductions of LDL cholesterol were seen at 2 weeks and were maintained for the rest of the 24-week study period.
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Bisphosphonates improve BMD in pediatric rheumatic disease
Children and adolescents whose chronic rheumatic disease is treated with steroids could benefit from bisphosphonate therapy to improve bone...
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Oral semaglutide monotherapy delivers HbA1c improvements in type 2 diabetes
Adult patients with type 2 diabetes showed significant improvements in HbA1c, compared with placebo.
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Mediterranean diet tied to improved cognition in type 2 diabetes
The association was significant in those with effective glycemic control.
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Ambulatory BP monitoring slightly better than in-office measures for predicting cardiovascular outcomes
It’s probably best to save these techniques for specific patients.
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Lancet joins movement to reject ‘manels’
The Lancet Group also issued a diversity pledge, aiming to include more women, people of color, and colleagues from lower- and middle-income...
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Medical societies urge action to reduce gun violence
Comprehensive criminal background checks for all firearm purchases, freedom to counsel patients are key asks.