Latest News
From the Journals
OSA tool uncovers risks of postoperative complications
Patients undergoing elective surgery with high symptomless multivariable apnea prediction index (sMVAP) scores had postoperative complications...
Conference Coverage
Intervention may help stem weight gain tied to antipsychotics
SAN DIEGO – A 12-month behavioral intervention program leads to lower waist circumference among obese veterans taking antipsychotics.
From the Journals
Both diabetes types increase markedly among youths
Both types 1 and 2 diabetes increased markedly among youths between 2002 and 2012, especially among those in minority racial and ethnic groups.
Conference Coverage
Coverage denials plague U.S. PCSK9-inhibitor prescriptions
WASHINGTON – A prescription for a PCSK9 inhibitor isn’t likely to be covered.
From the Journals
CCP status doesn’t influence tocilizumab’s effectiveness in RA
Cyclic citrullinated peptide seronegativity did not improve tocilizumab response in real-world patients.
Conference Coverage
Death watch intensifies for HDL-based interventions
WASHINGTON – The study of HDL cholesterol–based interventions to treat atherosclerotic disease “is on life support.”
Conference Coverage
MicroRNAs linked to treatment response in lupus nephritis
MELBOURNE – Expression of six microRNAs in kidney biopsy samples helped to predict response to cyclophosphamide.
From the Journals
HCV treatment program achieves 97% SVR among homeless
A community-based primary-care treatment program achieved a 97% sustained virologic response rate at 12 weeks among homeless adults with hepatitis...
From the Journals
Septic shock patients suffer most from delayed antibiotics
Hospital mortality for sepsis patients was 9% more likely with each hour of delayed administration of antibiotics, a study found.
From the Journals
Physicians favor ACOG mammography recommendations
Physicians were most likely to follow ACOG guidelines to start breast cancer screening at age 40.
From the Journals
Obesity in women with RA greatly influences CRP levels
A study’s findings suggest interpreting C-reactive protein levels cautiously in obese women with rheumatoid arthritis.