Genetics May Help Identify Infection in Febrile Infants
Goal is to distinguish between bacterial, viral illness, researchers say
Electric Power Morcellation Use Down Following FDA Warning
Hysterectomies done with power morcellators have dropped significantly
CDC Urges Prevention, Early Recognition of Sepsis
Know the signs of extreme response to infection; consider it a medical emergency
Favorable Outcomes for Vitiligo in Nivolumab-Treated Melanoma
Patients with vitiligo had higher objective response rate; prolonged progression-free, overall survival
Medication-Assisted Treatment Underused in Teen Opioid Addicts
Resources should be increased to improve access to medication-assisted tx of opioid use disorders
A-Fib Tied to Adverse Outcomes in Patients Undergoing PCI
Condition is linked to post-procedural bleeding, heart failure, cardiogenic shock, in-hospital mortality
ACOG Addresses Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy
Thrombocytopenia is common; some causes could have potential for maternal, fetal morbidity
Review: Frailty Status May Predict Outcome After Cardiac Surgery
Frailty may predict mortality after major cardiac surgery, functional decline after minor surgery
For Those With T1D, More Former Smokers in U.S. Than Europe
Smokers with type 1 diabetes have higher glycated hemoglobin, unfavorable lipid profile
Two Variants ID Cardiovascular Effect of Intensive Glycemic Tx
Genetic risk score based on two loci is significant modulator of cardiovascular mortality response to tx
