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Few risks seen with initial ultrasonography in nephrolithiasis
Key clinical point: Ultrasonography may be preferable to computed tomography in initial imaging to diagnose kidney stones.
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AEDs perform largely the same in reducing secondary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
Key clinical point: Add-on therapy with AEDs may reduce the risk of secondary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients with drug-resistant...
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Generic statins topped costlier branded meds in adherence, clinical outcomes
Key clinical point: Patients adhere better to generic statin prescriptions than brand-name statins, likely because of lower out-of-pocket costs....
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GLP-1 and basal insulin offer improved glycemic control, weight loss in type 2 diabetes
Key clinical point: Adding a GLP-1 agonist to insulin may achieve effective glycemic control with no increased hypoglycemia or weight gain. Major...
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Long-term Benzodiazepine Use May Contribute to Risk for Alzheimer’s
Key clinical point: Benzodiazepines should be used for as short a duration as possible, preferably with formulations that have a short half life,...
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Long-term benzodiazepine use may contribute to risk of Alzheimer’s
Key clinical point: Benzodiazepines should be used for as short a duration as possible, preferably with formulations that have a short half life,...
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Whole exome sequencing finds TREX1 mutation in a child with cerebral lupus
Key clinical point: Whole exome sequencing can identify the genetic causes of complex autoimmune diseases such as SLE on an individual,...
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Medicaid office visit pay linked to more cancer screening
Key clinical point: Higher payment rates for Medicaid office visits could lead to more cancer screenings in an at-risk population.
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Calcium and Vitamin D Improve Metabolic Profile in Gestational Diabetes
Key clinical point: Calcium and vitamin D improved levels of fasting glucose, serum insulin, and LDL cholesterol in women with GDM.Major finding:...
