Summaries of Must-Read Clinical Literature, Guidelines, and FDA Actions
Must Reads by Date
Must reads for theWeek ending August 30, 2015
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Recommendations, An updated guide for the 2015-16 season
Mood Disorders Predispose Youth to Early CVD, AHA scientific statement cites MDD and BD
Risk Stratification and Colorectal Cancer, Tailoring the screening process based on risk
Atopic Dermatitis in Children , Putting guidelines into primary practice
Corticosteroid Therapy for Patients with CAP, Does therapy shorten duration of hospitalization?
Must reads for theWeek ending August 23, 2015
Obesity Treatment in Primary Care, Evidence-based guideline aims to maximize outcomes
Prevention of CVD in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes, AHA/ADA provides updated scientific statement
Spicy Foods and Mortality, Population-based study examines links
Obesity and Hormonal Contraceptives, Is there increased risk of unintended pregnancy?
FDA Approval of Intragastric Balloon System, Device assists adults with weight management
Must reads for theWeek ending August 16, 2015
FDA Approval for Daklinza, NS5A inhibitor for chronic hepatitis C infection
FDA Approval for Balloon Device, Non-surgical device treats obesity
New Infant Vaccine Treats 6 Diseases, A closer look at safety & tolerability
Chemotherapy and End-Stage Cancer, Does chemotherapy improve QOL near death?
Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Adverse Events, Dangers for type 2 patients with canagliflozin
Must reads for theWeek ending August 9, 2015
FDA Approves LDL Cholesterol Drug, PCSK9 inhibitor targets high LDL levels in adults
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in Older Adults, Evaluating the long-term outcomes
Risk of Injuries in Children with ADHD, What is the effect of medication?
Does Pioglitazone Heighten Risk of Cancer?, Study looks at persons with diabetes
Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV, A look at the benefits and risk
Must reads for theWeek ending August 2, 2015
Can Obese Patients Attain Normal Weight? , Success rates for attaining and maintaining goals
Aspirin Use in Cardiovascular Disease, Review from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Practice Guideline: Preventing Type 2 Diabetes, Combining physical activity with diet most effective