Internal Medicine Alert – January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017
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Seniors Unsafe While Driving Under Influence of Opioids
New and frequent opioid users 50-80 years of age who drove while on opioids increased their probability of an accident.
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Pulmonary Embolism Common Cause for Syncope in Hospitalized Patients
It appears pulmonary embolism may be one of the most common causes, and should be considered by all physicians who are evaluating such patients, including neurologists.
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Dental Care May Reduce Risk of Pneumonia
While the presence of dental insurance was strongly associated with the frequency of dental check-ups, dental insurance did not appear to affect the risk of pneumonia in the final statistical model.
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Cardiorespiratory Fitness May Stave Off the Development of Depression
Lower cardiorespiratory fitness increases the risk of developing depression in adults.
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Diabetes and Vitamin C Deficiency May Be Common
In a recent analysis, low levels of vitamin C were noted in seven of 11 patients with diabetes, including six of seven with lower extremity ulcers.
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Crisaborole Ointment (Eucrisa)
Crisaborole is indicated for topical treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in patients ≥ 2 years of age.
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Clinical Briefs
In this section: dietary supplement trends, new tools for glucose monitoring, and placebo for osteoarthritis pain.