Summaries of Must-Read Clinical Literature, Guidelines, and FDA Actions
Must Reads by Date
Must reads for theWeek ending October 4, 2015
Empagliflozin and CVD Outcomes, Does drug lower risks for T2D patients?
Influenza Vaccine and Pregnancy, ACIP study looks at 2014-15 flu season
Binge Drinking Among Adolescents, AAP report offers guidance for clinicians
Management of Primary Immunodeficiency, Practical guide also taps clinical recognition
FDA Approves New Indication for Spiriva, Drug gets nod for treatment of asthma
Must reads for theWeek ending September 27, 2015
Telemedicine in Primary Care Settings, ACP policy recommendations serve as guide
Prevalence and Trends in Diabetes, Still on the upswing in US?
Identifying Sources of Infant Pertussis, Is there a shift away from mothers?
FDA Strengthens Warning for Canagliflozin, T2D drug adds to risk of bone fractures
Pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV-1 infection, Just how effective is PrEP?
Must reads for theWeek ending September 20, 2015
Measuring Outcomes of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, How do they compare to ACS?
Bariatric Surgery vs Medical Treatment, Which is more effective for patients with T2D?
Intervals between Pneumococcal Vaccines, ACIP offers immunization practice recommendations
Epidural Corticosteroid Injections for Pain, Assessing benefits and risks for radiculopathy
Prolonging Clopidogrel after PCI , Are DM patients at risk for increased bleeding?
Must reads for theWeek ending September 13, 2015
FDA Approves New High Cholesterol-Lowering Drug, New treatment option is self-injectable
FDA Approves Type 2 Diabetes Drug, New combo medication helps control blood glucose
Omega-3s Offer No Benefit for Cognitive Decline, Study refutes other research on topic
PA and Cognitive Outcomes in Older Adults, Physical activity vs. health education
Anticoagulation in Patients with AF, Is bridging necessary for elective procedures?
Must reads for theWeek ending September 6, 2015
Mobile Health for CVD Prevention, AHA scientific statement examines digital health
E-Cigarettes and Tobacco Product Smoking, Are early adolescence users at risk?
Alcohol Intake Increases Cancer Risk, Even light to moderate drinking may pose threat
Efficacy of Liraglutide for Weight Loss, Can it help patients with T2 diabetes?
FDA Approves Sexual Desire Disorder Drug, Flibanserin (Addyi) approved to treat premenopausal women