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A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine demonstrated that 3.0 mg of liraglutide daily over 56 weeks along with monthly lifestyle counseling lead to a sustained average weight loss of 8.4 kg. There was noted improvement in some secondary end points including glycemic control, cardiometabolic markers, quality of life, and…
On this podcast, Dr. Dimitre gets Looney about Lyme Disease while Dr. Kevin gets serious about subarachnoid hemorrhage! Please go to our member’s area to access the podcast Posted on 29/06/2015 by Dr. Dimitre
A new study in JAMA suggests that a 10 day course of antibiotics in patients presenting with uncomplicated appendicitis has a success rate of 73% in preventing the need for surgery over a 1 year period. So in the future, we may manage appendicitis similarly to diverticulitis by treating stable patients with medication and reserving…
Researchers in the US discovered a new antibiotic that inhibits wall synthesis. This makes it unlikely that bacteria will develop resistance which is great news. However it only works on Gram positives. Gram negatives, such as E. Coli, have an extra layer of protection making them less susceptible to Teixobactin . This is reassuring…
On this month’s podcast, Dr. Dimitre tackles scarlet fever and Dr. Kevin wins the father of the year award while laying out his battle plan against Atopic Dermatitis. Please go to our member’s area to access the podcast Posted on 28/05/2015 by Dr. Dimitre
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