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Clinical Briefs
In this section: a topical treatment for premature ejaculation; a meditation on novel oral anticoagulants; benefits of lung cancer screening among veterans.
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Insulin Glargine and Lixisenatide Injection (Soliqua)
A new treatment indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled on basal insulin or lixisenatide.
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Migraine and Stroke: Data Are Accumulating
The relationship between migraine and stroke is controversial, and findings vary across different population studies.
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White-coat Hypertension: Does It Predict Cardiovascular Disease?
The risk of cardiovascular events in white-coat hypertension subjects is comparable to age and risk-adjusted normotensive controls.
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Common Triggers of Acute Myocardial Infarction
Physical exertion and anger or emotional upset are common one hour before the onset of symptoms of acute myocardial infarction.
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Clinical Briefs
In this section: prostate cancer outcomes, stroke prevention, and a connection between vascular health and psoriasis.
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Prasterone Vaginal Insert (Intrarosa)
Prasterone is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe dyspareunia, a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, due to menopause.
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Benefits of TB Screening Confirmed
Make it your job — and the job of your primary care colleagues — to screen persons at risk for latent TB.
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How Safe Is Your Honey?
The FDA reports finding small amounts of the weed killer glyphosate in samples of U.S. honey.
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Cranberry Capsules Are Not Effective in Preventing Bacteriuria with Pyuria in Elderly Women in Nursing Homes
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that giving cranberry capsules to elderly women residing in nursing homes did not result in any significant benefits, including no reduction in symptomatic urinary tract infections.