Annals of internal medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Safety and Tolerability of Maraviroc-Containing Regimens to Prevent HIV Infection in Women: A Phase 2 Randomized Trial.
Maraviroc (MVC) is a candidate drug for HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP). ⋯ National Institutes of Health.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Intensive Systolic Blood Pressure Control on Kidney and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Persons Without Kidney Disease: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Trial.
The public health significance of the reported higher incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) with intensive systolic blood pressure (SBP) lowering is unclear. ⋯ National Institutes of Health.
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Review
Benefits and Harms of Plant-Based Cannabis for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review.
Cannabis is available from medical dispensaries for treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in many states of the union, yet its efficacy in treating PTSD symptoms remains uncertain. ⋯ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Office of Research and Development, Quality Enhancement Research Initiative. (PROSPERO: CRD42016033623).
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Expansion of Treatment for Hepatitis C Virus Infection by Task Shifting to Community-Based Nonspecialist Providers: A Nonrandomized Clinical Trial.
Direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has resulted in high rates of disease cure; however, not enough specialists currently are available to provide care. ⋯ National Institutes of Health and Gilead Sciences.