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Remote poststroke headache is common among pediatric stroke survivors

Poststroke Headache Common in Pediatric Stroke Survivors

Headache more than 30 days after stroke especially likely in older pediatric stroke survivors
Early after acute brain injury

EEG May Detect Brain Activation in Some Unresponsive Patients

Response to spoken commands might improve on EEG for clinically unresponsive brain-injured patients
Combining ivermectin cream and doxycycline modified-release capsules can improve response rates for patients with severe rosacea

Combination Therapy for Rosacea Shows Improved Response Rates

Combination of ivermectin cream, doxycycline modified-release capsules has faster onset of action
Educational attainment is positively associated with reduced smoking rates

Educational Attainment Positively Linked to CVD Risk Factors

Increased education linked to reductions in smoking, depression, triglycerides, heart disease
After adjustment for the nonrandom exit of clinicians

MSSP ACOs May Not Improve Spending, Quality of Care

After adjustment for clinicians' nonrandom exit, no link seen with improvements in spending, quality
Dupixent (dupilumab) has been approved for the treatment of nasal polyps in adults with chronic rhinosinusitis

Dupixent Approved for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps

Clinical trials showed reduced nasal polyp size, congestion with Dupixent versus placebo
From 1988 to 2017

Downward Trend Seen in Pelvic Exams Among Younger Women

Non-Hispanic black women in 2015 to 2017 had highest receipt of a pelvic exam in previous 12 months
Urinary triclosan concentration is negatively associated with bone mineral density and positively associated with osteoporosis

Triclosan Exposure May Lower Bone Mineral Density in Women

Osteoporosis in intertrochanter more likely in women with high urinary triclosan concentration
Micronutrient deficiencies remain common in adults at the time of celiac disease diagnosis

Micronutrient Deficiencies Often Found With Celiac Disease Dx

Authors recommend micronutrient assessment at time of diagnosis
Older kidney donors with hypertension have an increased risk for end-stage kidney disease

Older Kidney Donors With HTN at Higher Risk for ESKD Later

But absolute risk is small; hypertension not linked to higher risk for early death among older donors