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Yearly Archives: 2016
Research for Post-Craniotomy Analgesia Uneven in Quality
Finding of superior pain relief with opioids, with no significant side effects, but study quality deemed low
Heart-Related Deaths Up at Xmas Even in Southern Hemisphere
Elevated cardiovascular mortality during Christmas period seen during a 25-year period in New Zealand
Cognitive Therapy Alone Most Effective for Social Anxiety
Finding in small, randomized trial evaluating paroxetine alone or in combo with therapy
Laughter Is Good Medicine for Nursing Home Residents
Small study finds laughter therapy improves quality-of-life measures among residents
Fecal Calprotectin Levels ID Severity of Crohn’s in Small Bowel
FC correlates with endoscopic index for CD score, and with computed tomography enterography score
Induced Hypothermia Futile in Convulsive Status Epilepticus
At 90 days, functional outcome of critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation not significantly better
Structured Rounding Tools Aid Multidisciplinary Rounds
Tools mitigate the effects of disproportionate time allocation per patient and communication breakdowns
Prior AKI Episode Linked to Risk of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Women with recovered acute kidney injury have higher risk of preeclampsia, adverse fetal outcomes
Impact of Complex Medication Regimen in Elderly Unclear
Mixed evidence found between regimen complexity and nonadherence, hospitalization
New Tool Guides Patient-Centric Aesthetic Consultation
Anecdotal evidence indicates higher patient satisfaction with subsequent treatment
