Findings may motivate men to adhere to hypertension treatments.
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Better BP control is tied to reduced or delayed ED -
CRIC: high urinary oxalate tied to CKD progression, ESRD Higher excretion tied to 37% greater risk for future ESRD.
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Pediatric UTI: antibiotics often prescribed in ED despite negative culture Diagnostic accuracy is essential.
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mRCC: cabozantinib efficacy extends to non-clear-cell disease Real-world data fill the gaps left by clinical trials.
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Low-dose aspirin fails to cut prostate cancer mortality in Danish study Modest benefit with use for 5 or more years postdiagnosis.
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In utero exposure to maternal infection tied to increased autism, depression risk Individual risks are small.
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PSA testing pros and cons: clinicians fail to inform most patients Lack of discussions with providers hampers informed patient decision-making.
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Prostate cancer: trial of active immunotherapy vaccine terminated early Viral vector-based vaccine fails to show benefit in overall survival in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
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Hypogonadism tied to impaired HDL function A possible explanation for increased CV risk in patients with hypogonadism.
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Abnormally adherent placenta: evidence-based guidelines Incidence is rising worldwide along with increasing cesarean delivery rates.
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No isolates with resistance to ceftriaxone were detected in 2017 or in 2016, in contrast to one in 2015, five in 2014 and seven in 2013.
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HIV: long-term maraviroc safe, effective in heavily pretreated patients High tolerability reinforces utility.
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The findings suggest older adults with urinary tract infection should immediately be initiated on antibiotics.
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Complicated urinary tract infections: plazomicin shows noninferiority to meropenem Results from the EPIC study.