Mixed Topics
Commentary
A plane crash interrupts a doctor’s vacation
‘My oldest brother-in-law jumped into his ski boat and we sped out to the scene.’
News
Fungi inside cancer cells: ‘A new and emerging hallmark’
Fungi were detected in all cancer types studied and were often intracellular.
News
Doctors urge screening for autoimmune disorders for patients with celiac disease
At least in some cases, people with one autoimmune disorder should be tested for others, celiac disease specialists say.
Conference Coverage
Dialysis not always best option in advanced kidney disease
“We’ve recognized for a long time that there are many patients for whom dialysis provides neither a survival advantage nor a quality of life...
Program Profile
Evaluation of a Pharmacist-Driven Ambulatory Aspirin Deprescribing Protocol
Recent guidelines indicate that aspirin affords less cardiovascular protection and greater bleeding risks in adults aged > 70 years....
Original Research
Assessment of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in Veterans Taking Basal/Bolus Insulin Regimens
Clinical use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is well established as add-on therapy to oral medications and basal insulin...
Program Profile
Preoperative Insulin Intensification to Improve Day of Surgery Blood Glucose Control
Guidelines offer varying recommendations for preoperative long-acting basal insulin dosing, despite mounting evidence of the advantages of...
Commentary
Which exercise is best for bone health?
An optimal exercise regimen includes a combination of strength and resistance training; weight-bearing aerobic training; and exercises that build...
News
Chronic stress, especially race related, may hasten cancer death
High allostatic load was associated with an 80% increased risk of cancer death among all study participants.
News
Third COVID booster benefits cancer patients
For the first time, researchers have quantified the benefits of boosters for COVID-19 in cancer patients.