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Monthly Archives: January 2019

Influenza-like illness is associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke and cervical artery dissection

ASA: Flu-Like Illness Linked to Increased Risk for Stroke

Second study shows patients more likely to have ILI within 30 days preceding cervical artery dissection
Electronic cigarette use is associated with increased odds of stroke

ASA: Increased Odds of Stroke, MI With E-Cigarette Use

E-cigarettes linked to increased odds of stroke, myocardial infarction, angina or coronary heart disease
Among emergency medical service providers

Hand Hygiene Compliance Low Among EMS Providers

Use of hand rub or hand wash seen in 3 percent before, 29 percent after patient encounters
For patients with non-thymomatous myasthenia gravis

Thymectomy + PDN Beneficial for Non-Thymomatous Myasthenia Gravis

Thymectomy plus prednisone confers benefit versus prednisone alone at 5 years in myasthenia gravis
The proportion of fractures/dislocations

More Severe Injuries Sustained at Jump Parks Versus Home Trampolines

Proportion of fractures/dislocations, lower-extremity fractures, fractures in adults higher at jump parks
Patient expectation and pain self-efficacy are associated with clinical outcomes among patients undergoing physical therapy for shoulder pain

Patient Attitude Tied to Physical Therapy Outcomes

In patients with shoulder pain, self-efficacy, patient expectation linked to pain and disability outcomes
Midlife increases in fasting glucose with conversion to diabetes are associated with higher cardiovascular disease risk

Avoiding Full-Blown Diabetes Cuts Cardiovascular Risk

Early detection of prediabetes may reduce risk for developing cardiovascular disease
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements do not appear to improve asthma control in teens and young adults who are overweight or obese

No Asthma Benefit Seen With n3PUFA in Overweight Teens

Overweight/obese teens, young adults taking supplements do not have improved asthma control
The compendia used by Medicare for making coverage determinations are inadequate for dermatologic illnesses

Off-Label Uses in Dermatology Often Missing From Compendia

Only 30.7 percent of 238 treatments used to treat 22 dermatologic conditions listed in compendia
Long periods of undisturbed sleep during pregnancy are associated with late stillbirth

Undisturbed Maternal Sleep Tied to Higher Risk for Late Stillbirth

Maternal sleep patterns have been overlooked as indicators of maternal, newborn health