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Monthly Archives: November 2016

In a study published in the Nov. 1 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology

Women Have Worse Outcomes During 36 Months After ACS

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Higher incidence of composite end point for women during 36 months after acute coronary syndrome
Clot retraction rate and fibrinolysis rate are reduced in steroid-naive asthma

Decreased Clot Retraction Rate in Asthma

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Reduction in CRR, fibrinolysis rate, FEV1 in asthma versus healthy controls; increase in clot density
About half of older adults in the emergency department are willing to provide information using a tablet computer

About Half of Seniors in ER Willing to Use Tablet Computers

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However, few are able to answer all questions correctly without needing assistance
In a review published online Nov. 2 in the Journal of Clinical Nursing

Experience of Spouses Explored in Pre-Heart Transplant Period

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Uncertainty relating to survival, more responsibility, lifestyle changes linked to high levels of stress
In patients with multiple myeloma

Thalidomide May Cause Epidermal Necrolysis in Multiple Myeloma

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Case report describes toxic epidermal necrolysis in patient with multiple myeloma receiving thalidomide
For women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer

Adjuvant Endocrine Tx Adherence Disparity Due to Varying Costs

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Racial/ethnic disparities in adherence explained by socioeconomic status, medication costs
Er:YAG is more efficacious than bipolar radiofrequency combined with diode laser for treatment of mild-to-moderate acne scars

Er:YAG Laser Shows Superior Efficacy in Rx of Acne Scars

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Greater degree of improvement than with bipolar radiofrequency combined with diode laser
For patients with locally advanced cervical cancer

Standard of Care Underused for Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer

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Despite improved overall survival with standard of care, less than half of patients receive SOC treatment
High ceramide levels may increase diabetes risk

Blocking Ceramide Production Might Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

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Ceramides may impact way the body handles nutrients and responds to insulin
For patients with diabetes mellitus

Deferred Revascularization Tied to Poor Outcomes in Diabetes

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Previous MI is effect modifier for patients with FFR-negative medically treated lesions