Drug may slow renal disease progression in type 2 diabetes
Canagliflozin 100 mg or 300 mg slowed kidney decline compared with glimepiride.
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AHA advisory: Sedentary behavior may increase cardiovascular morbidity and mortality
The American Heart Association has released a science advisory regarding the cardiovascular risks associated with sedentary behavior.
Acetaminophen use during pregnancy linked to higher risk of childhood behavioral problems
Children exposed to acetaminophen prenatally had an increased risk of multiple behavioral difficulties.
New guideline for managing kidney stones is released
Guideline from the American Urological Association has been revised to incorporate the management of patients with staghorn renal stones.
Early interferon beta-1b treatment beneficial in patients with multiple sclerosis
Results of the BENEFIT 11 trial show that many clinical outcomes were improved with earlier interferon beta-1b treatment.
Blood pressure lower than recommended level is beneficial in type 2 diabetes
Patients with type 2 diabetes with systolic blood pressure lower than 140 mm Hg have a lower risk of cardiovascular events.
ACIP recommends minor changes in flu vaccination practices
An ACIP panel recommended adding live-attenuated influenza vaccination as an option for individuals with egg allergy of any severity.
Decrease in mortality for patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Due to improved treatment options, rheumatoid arthritis mortality rates have decreased since 2000.
Awareness of cardiovascular disease risks low among women
While heart disease mortality has dropped significantly in the past 25 years, women still experience higher rates of heart disease mortality, and 45% of women are not aware that heart disease is the most common killer of U.S. women.
Parents make vaccination decisions before pregnancy
According to data presented at the Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, nearly 75% of parents decide on child vaccination preferences before becoming pregnant.
