Previous Stroke Tied to Higher Risks in Aortic Valve Replacement
Previous stroke within three months of surgical AVR is risk factor for recurrent ischemic stroke, MACE
ALS by Physician May Improve Traumatic Arrest Outcomes
Higher odds of 1 month survival with ALS by doctor vs EMS, BLS for traumatic out-of-hospital arrest
Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives Good for Teens
Higher efficacy, continuation rates, and satisfaction rates for LARC versus short-acting contraceptives
Sickle Cell Trait Not Linked to Stroke in African-Americans
Meta-analysis of four cohorts shows sickle cell trait not linked to incidence of ischemic stroke
High Risk of Death After Major Diabetes-Related Amputations
Risk of postoperative death varies by demographic subgroup
Low-Dose Hyaluronidase Can Remove Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
Greater resolution of nodules with hyaluronidase versus saline; more rapid resolution with higher doses
Inadequate Functional Health Literacy Mars Post-Op Recovery
Inadequate FHL linked to poorer postoperative recovery, lower health-related QoL after day surgery
Improvement in Race-Based Disparities in Years of Life Lost
Decline in race-based disparities in years of life lost seen in the United States from 1990 to 2014
Drug-Related Endocarditis Cases Up From 2007 to 2015
Increase in endocarditis over nine-year study period mirrored increase in concomitant mixed drug use
Hemoglobin A1c Levels Not Tied to Wound Outcomes
Findings among long-term study of patients with diabetic foot ulcers
