Internal Medicine Alert – April 15, 2017
April 15, 2017
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Can Magnesium Cure Nocturnal Leg Cramps?
A small randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial demonstrated that oral magnesium oxide was not superior to placebo for older adults suffering from nocturnal leg cramps.
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Pioglitazone Improves Fibrosis Scores in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Patients With and Without Diabetes
In a meta-analysis of eight studies (five pioglitazone, three rosiglitazone) involving 516 patients with biopsy-proven nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, pioglitazone was found to improve fibrosis between six and 24 months.
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Polyneuropathy in the Metabolic Syndrome
The metabolic syndrome, independent of the diagnosis of diabetes, is associated with the development of polyneuropathy.
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Desmopressin Acetate Nasal Spray (Noctiva)
Desmopressin nasal spray is indicated for the treatment of nocturia due to nocturnal polyuria in adults who awaken at least twice per night to void.
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Clinical Briefs
In this section: recognizing signs of binge eating disorder; a closer look an antisocial behavioral problems; and treating sickle cell pain.
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Ventricular Tachycardia, Supraventricular Tachycardia With Right Bundle Branch Block, or Something Else?