Meta-analysis finds no link between PPI use and risk of dementia

SAN DIEGO – In the absence of randomized trial evidence, a PPI prescribing approach based on appropriate use appears sufficient.

CPAP for infants with OSA is effective with high adherence

DALLAS - Despite the additional challenges associated with CPAP therapy in infants, such as smaller face size for mask fit, adherence was higher in infants than in school-age children.

Pediatric lung disease plus nighttime screen time impact sleep quality

DALLAS – Children with cystic fibrosis or asthma report sleep interruptions 1 or 2 nights a week caused by their symptoms.

Hormone use linked to hair loss in transgender adults

Scalp hair loss was significantly higher for trans men on masculinizing hormones, compared with those not taking hormones.

Better screening needed to reduce pregnancy-related overdose, death

Prior history of drug use, overdose, psychiatric comorbidities, and suicide attempt may be missed red flags.

Knowledge gaps about long-term osteoporosis drug therapy benefits, risks remain large

A position paper makes recommendations based on findings from an NIH workshop and systematic review.

Patients say primary care video visits are convenient, high quality

While some patients were concerned about privacy and the potential for receiving inadequate care, most were satisfied with their experience, survey results suggest.

Long-term antibiotic use may heighten stroke, CHD risk

Among middle-aged and older women, 2 or more months’ exposure to antibiotics is associated with an increased likelihood of cardiovascular disease.

Postvaccination febrile seizures are no more severe than other febrile seizures

Vaccine-proximate febrile seizures accounted only for a small proportion of febrile seizures in the study.

Poor response to statins hikes risk of cardiovascular events

Patients with better outcomes were more likely to have initiated therapy with a more potent drug.

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