Following resuscitation with naloxone, clinicians commonly recommend an observation period to monitor for rebound apnea and other symptoms. Patient refusal of this recommendation is common, although rarely discussed in the literature.
As there exist limited conclusions about blue-light therapy for acne, clinicians and patients should consider the balance between benefits and adverse events, as well as costs, when considering this therapy.
The researchers suggest including information about bone-healthy lifestyle in the management of PLWHIV, as well as earlier initiation of osteoporosis prophylaxis and treatment.
From the qualitative analysis, researchers concluded that there is an unmet need for diabetes supplies, likely as a result of inequities present in the healthcare industry.
True acupuncture is more effective than placebo and standard care in reducing the number and severity of radiation-induced xerostomia (dry mouth) symptoms at 1 year following treatment in patients with head and neck cancer.
In this prospective study of patients with biopsy-proven NAFLD, daily aspirin use was associated with less severe histologic features of NAFLD and NASH, and with lower risk for progression to advanced fibrosis.
Results from a narrative review published in the Journal of Medical Ethics suggest broad yet conditional support for data sharing among patients and the general public, with many studies citing concerns about confidentiality, privacy, data security, risk management, and accountability.
Evidence suggests that antidepressant medication and CBT are similarly effective in acute treatment of MDD and combination therapy appears to be more effective in acute depressive episodes than either therapeutic approach alone.
A greater quantity of oral nitrate-reducing bacteria was found to be associated with reduced plasma glucose and insulin resistance in young to middle-aged adults.
Habitual physical activity, such as walking or gardening, may decrease fasting GLP-1 concentrations and increase glucose-stimulated GLP-1 responses independent of insulin sensitivity.
Survey data published in JAMA Neurology indicate that approximately half of US adults perceive themselves to be at least somewhat likely to develop dementia.
