- Physician's Weekly

FDA Warns Against Use of Preowned or Unauthorized Test Strips

Apr 8, 2019

Unauthorized, preowned test strips could cause infection, inaccuracy

First Two-Drug Regimen Approved for HIV-1 Treatment

Apr 8, 2019

Dovato indicated for use in patients with no history of antiretroviral treatment

Calcium Intake Tied to Lower Rate of Late AMD

Apr 5, 2019

Patients encouraged to continue taking calcium if needed for other indications

No Benefit Seen With Rituximab for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Apr 5, 2019

B-cell depletion using several rituximab infusions over 12 months not linked to clinical improvement

Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Boosts Metrics in Older Women

Apr 5, 2019

DBT yielded lower abnormal interpretation rate, higher positive predictive value 1, higher specificity

Pregnancy History Not Likely Tied to Later Cognitive Function

Apr 5, 2019

Authors say childbearing decisions and timing have no long-term impact on cognitive function

Patient Behaviors Identified That Impact Weight Regain After RYGB

Apr 5, 2019

Independent links for sedentary time, eating fast food, eating when feeling full, eating continuously

Depressive Symptoms May Up Risk for Death in HIV+ Veterans

Apr 5, 2019

However, depression linked to higher risk for death in HIV-uninfected, but not HIV-infected, U.S. veterans

Topical Corticosteroids Associated With Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Apr 5, 2019

Dose-response relationship observed in large European cohort

CDC: Prevalence of COPD High Among Some Nonsmokers

Apr 5, 2019

High prevalence observed in certain industries and occupations, including information industry

Histologic Clearance of CIN2/3 Seen With HPV Therapeutic Vaccine

Apr 5, 2019

In phase II trial, rate of complete resolution of CIN2/3 significantly higher for vaccine versus placebo group

Ibrance Approval Expanded to Include Men With Breast Cancer

Apr 5, 2019

Kinase inhibitor approved in combination with endocrine therapy for male patients with breast cancer

October May Be Best Time for Older Adults to Receive Flu Shot

Apr 5, 2019

Waning protection with early vaccine must be balanced with fewer vaccinated with compressed schedule, early peak

Racial Disparities Persist in Revascularization for CHD

Apr 5, 2019

Rates of revascularization lower for black women with acute coronary syndrome, coronary heart disease

Health Issues Prevalent Across BMI Classes for Obese Children

Apr 5, 2019

Mental health issues consistent across BMI groups; social, mechanical issues more common with higher BMI

Female Infertility Specialists Make Less Than Male Specialists

Apr 5, 2019

Findings remain significant even when accounting for years in practice and type of practice

American Association for Cancer Research, March 29-April 3

Apr 5, 2019

The American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research was held from March 29 to April 3 in Atlanta and attracted approximately 18,000 participants from around the world, including scientists, cancer survivors, clinicians, allied health professionals, and industry professionals. The conference highlighted recent advances in the […]