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Liraglutide Improves Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
In a recently published paper, the number of study subjects who attained resolution of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis was more than four-fold greater in a liraglutide group than those on placebo.
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Improving Sexual Function and Mood
In a recent trial, testosterone replacement resulted in statistically significant improvements in sexual function, desire, mood, and depression.
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Pioglitazone and Secondary Cardiovascular Prevention
Might a pharmacologic agent that improves insulin resistance be effective in secondary prevention of cardiovascular events?
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An Infectious Disease Causes Pathological Aggression?
A recent study found that positive Toxoplasma gondii sero-status was statistically significantly associated with aggression.
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Subclinical Thyroid Disease Associated with Increased Mortality in Seniors
In a population of subjects with subclinical hypothyroidism, a thyroid stimulating hormone > 6.35 mIU/L was the threshold for increasing mortality risk.
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Two Thumbs Down for COPD Screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends against screening asymptomatic adults for COPD.
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Improvements in Pain and Physical Function After Bariatric Surgery
Meaningful improvements in physical function and disability due to joint pain occur promptly and are durable through at least three years of follow-up.
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Glucose Variability in T2DM: Ready for Prime Time?
While not yet a tool for routine practice, analysis of glucose variability appears to hold promise for the future.
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A New Topical Treatment for Peyronie’s Disease
H-100 is a promising agent for a vexing disorder that otherwise often requires surgical intervention.
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Pregabalin Improves Outcomes in Chronic Cough
Pregabalin appears to provide meaningful improvement in cough for patients who have been refractory to other standard interventions.