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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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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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Cardiorespiratory Fitness May Stave Off the Development of Depression
Lower cardiorespiratory fitness increases the risk of developing depression in adults.
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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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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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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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Hepatitis C Infection for Primary Care Providers
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) can cause both acute and chronic hepatitis. Most people are asymptomatic, but for the majority of patients who become infected with hepatitis C, it becomes a long-term, chronic infection. The best way to prevent hepatitis C is by avoiding behaviors that can spread the disease, especially injection drug use, as there is no vaccine for HCV. With the forefront of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) agents, people can now be cured from HCV infection.
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Which Artery is the Culprit?
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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.