Internal Medicine Alert – February 15, 2016
February 15, 2016
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Diabetes, Dementia, and Hormones
Higher levels of estrogen may exacerbate risks that type 2 diabetes pose for cognitive function decline in older women.
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Why Dentists Are Suddenly Smiling
In this meta-analysis of 51 randomized, controlled studies that included nearly 5000 patients, continuous positive airway pressure and oral appliances resulted in comparable and statistically significant reductions in blood pressure.
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Lesinurad Tablets (Zurampic)
Lesinurad is a drug with a different mechanism of action to augment the action of a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, resulting in additional reduction of serum uric acid levels.
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Clinical Briefs
In this section: The measurement of C-reactive protein in hidradenitis patients may enhance assessment of disease severity; studying the relationship between gut flora and mood disorders; and weighing the benefits of administration of pre-exposure prophylaxis immediately before and after sexual activity.
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ECG Review: What Has Happened in 8 Minutes?
The ECG in the figure illustrates how rapidly ST-T wave changes may develop during active stages of acute ST elevation myocardial infarction. In this case, no more than 8 minutes was necessary for the ECG to evolve from a minimally abnormal tracing to the dramatic picture of diffuse ST-T wave changes.