FDA Approves Ketamine-Like Drug for Severe Depression
Drug available through restricted distribution system, must be administered in certified medical office
Hospital-Onset MRSA Decreased From 2002 to 2015
S. aureus infections also dropped overall at VA medical centers after MRSA prevention program initiation
Few Seniors Receive Regular Brief Cognitive Assessments
Report also reveals number of seniors living with Alzheimer disease projected to increase
Blood Test Offers Early Warning for Kidney Transplant Rejection
Monitoring for certain genes in peripheral blood samples might predict rejection before it occurs
Behavioral Intervention Ups Physical Activity in T2DM
Sustained increase in physical activity, decrease in sedentary time seen with behavioral intervention
AAN: Sweetened Drinks Linked to More Severe Disability in MS
Those in highest quartile of sugar-sweetened beverage intake had greater risk for severe disability
Electronic Order Set May Reduce Inappropriate ECG Monitoring
Findings observed among hospitalized patients not in an intensive care unit
Some Lose Independence After Surgical Tx of Femoral Neck Fx
Factors associated with odds of living independently and walking without an aid identified
No Increased Risk Seen for Pregnancies Conceived Within Year of Stillbirth
Conception within 12 months of stillbirth common, not linked to increased risk for adverse outcomes
Mental Health Symptoms Common After Mild Brain Injury
Authors say findings show importance of follow-up care after emergency department visit