Coronary CT Angiography Findings Modify Statin, Aspirin Rx
Many patients with CCTA-detected coronary artery disease are not discharged on aspirin or statin
ACOG Supports CDC’s Zika Virus Travel Precautions
Travel to affected regions not recommended for pregnant women or women considering pregnancy
IV Thrombolysis Aids Patients Dependent Before Their Stroke
Study finds favorable results among older adults who already had health problems
Patient Satisfaction With Doctors May Be on the Rise
Physician's expertise, time spent in exam room, and online access to info were key factors in trend
Children Could Benefit From Standing Desks in Classrooms
Research shows significant increase in proportion of time children spend standing each school day
CDC: Increasing Rate of Gastroschisis Seen in U.S.
Largest estimated increase over the 18 year period observed for young, non-Hispanic black mothers
Many Seniors Getting Unneeded Mammography, PSA Screens
Rate of non-recommended screening 15.7 percent in those 65 years and older
Glucose Levels Linked to Cardiac Surgery Outcomes
Levels ≥180 mg/dL tied to worse outcomes for most patients; not for those with insulin-treated diabetes
About 2 Percent of Boys Have Undescended Testis
Corrective surgery performed in 45.8 percent; median age at surgery, 16.6 months
Inhibition of mTOR Restores Corticosteroid Sensitivity in COPD
mTOR inhibition by rapamycin restores corticosteroid sensitivity via c-Jun expression inhibition
