Mixed Topics
Conference Coverage
1 in 3 on levothyroxine take meds that interfere with thyroid tests
Around a third of older patients taking levothyroxine are prescribed other drugs that can interfere with thyroid function tests, shows the first...
Conference Coverage
Imaging alternative to AVS could boost detection of primary aldosteronism
Guidance for Practicing Primary Care
New guidelines dispel myths about COVID-19 treatment
NIH’s recently updated COVID-19 treatment guidelines are essential for primary care physicians to know, writes Dr. Linda Girgis.
From the Journals
SNP chips deemed ‘extremely unreliable’ for identifying rare variants
Single-nucleotide polymorphism chips are more likely to be wrong than right when it comes to rare variants, researchers say.
Guidelines
‘Major update’ of BP guidance for kidney disease; treat to 120 mm Hg
“[Chapter one] of the guidelines is devoted to blood pressure measurement ... if [targeting] 120 [mm Hg systolic], the emphasis is on 120 measured...
Conference Coverage
Vaginal pH may predict CIN 2 progression in HIV-positive women
Feature
JAMA editor resigns over controversial podcast
The editor questioned the existence of systemic racism during the podcast.
Feature
Benefits of bremelanotide to women with HSDD questioned in analysis paper
Author of paper criticized reacts to analysis of bremelanotide data.
From the Journals
Bacteriotherapy passes early test in phase 1 atopic dermatitis study
ShA9, a bacterium isolated from healthy human skin, was chosen as a potential topical therapy for AD based on its capacity both to...
Feature
Missed visits during pandemic cause ‘detrimental ripple effects’
ACP president says doctors are already seeing the consequences of postponing care.
From the Journals
Testosterone decline after steroid abuse revealed with new biomarker
Reduced insulinlike factor 3 levels could track damage to Leydig cells and lead to potential treatments.