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Glucocorticoid Use Tied to Decreased White Matter Integrity
Use of inhaled, systemic glucocorticoids associated with changes in several brain imaging parameters; effect sizes larger in systemic users
Drop in Mortality Seen With AChEI, Memantine in Dementia With Lewy Bodies
Risk for death, unplanned hospital admission significantly lower for those taking AChEIs only or taking AChEIs and memantine
Low-Dose Alteplase Not Noninferior for Ischemic Stroke
For primary outcome of death and disability at 90 days, low dose not noninferior to standard dose
Head CT Decision Aid Ups Parent Knowledge in Child Head Trauma
Parents in decision aid group had less decisional conflict, were more involved in decision-making
White-Coat, Masked HTN Tied to Target Organ Complications
Both associated with increased aortic stiffness, renal injury, incident cardiovascular events
FDA Establishes New Task Force on Drug Shortages
Task force charged with advancing long-term solutions to prevent shortages
CDC Updates Guidance on Infants With Congenital Zika
Recommendations for initial evaluation and testing of infants born to mothers with possible Zika
Faster Results for Experimental Rx in Chronic Migraine
TEV-48125 begins working within three to seven days
Reduced Survival for Patients With Idiopathic Parkinsonism
Mild cognitive impairment, freezing of gait, elevated leukocytes in CSF tied to shorter survival
COVID-19 Pandemic Tied to Burnout in Health Care Professionals
Emotional exhaustion and depersonalization increased as the pandemic wore on in 2020
