Does pioglitazone improve insulin sensitivity among nondiabetic patients with a recent transient ischemic attack or ischemic stroke?
Pioglitazone is effective for improving insulin sensitivity among patients with recent TIA or stroke and impaired insulin sensitivity.
Microbial sealant as employed in this study did not appear to offer any benefit in a class 2 (clean contaminated) operative procedure when perioperative care is standardized. The relative benefit of laparoscopy was also confirmed but unaffected by use of the microbial sealant.