CDC: Synthetic Fentanyl a Major Factor in Opioid Overdose Deaths
Number of synthetic opioid-involved overdose deaths rose 79 percent in 27 states from 2013 to 2014
Ultrasound Treatment Appears Promising for Essential Tremor
Noninvasive technique may help patients who don't respond to medication
Gliclazide Has Lowest Risk of Hypoglycemia of Newer SUs
When added to metformin, gliclazide has lowest risk of hypoglycemia of newer generation sulfonylureas
Coronary Artery Calcium Increased in Psoriasis Patients
Higher levels of coronary artery calcium in patients with psoriasis similar to that seen in type 2 diabetes
Major Depressive Disorder Ups Acute MI Risk in HIV-Infected
HIV-infected adults with major depressive disorder have ~30 percent increased risk for AMI
Most Clinicians Report That Sleep Quality in ICU Is Poor
Poor sleep has adverse effect on ICU recovery process and is linked to negative ICU outcomes
In-Hospital Mortality Up With Weekend Admission in NSTEMI
Disparity no longer significant after adjustment for utilization of early invasive strategy
Endurance-Exercise-Induced Impairments in Atrial Function
In healthy adults, exercise-dose-dependent impairment in atrial function, mainly in right atrium
Plain Radiography Can ID Changes in Gouty Tophi Size
Plain radiography can identify hypouricemic treatment response in patients with tophaceous gout
Survival Benefit for Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction
Findings for patients with heterogeneous emphysema treated with Emphasys valves