AHA: Noninvasive Testing Ups LOS in Patients With Chest Pain
Noninvasive testing with CCTA or stress testing also leads to more radiation exposure, greater cost
Findings Support Endovascular Repair of Aortic Aneurysm
Lower mortality at three years and gain in average QALY for endovascular versus open repair group
XR Naltrexone, Sublingual BUP-NX Deemed Equally Effective
Difficulty initiating XR-NTX accounts for difference in relapse rates in intent-to-treat population
AHA: Statins Cut Risk of MACE in Patients With ASCVD Event
Reduced frequency of MACE for patients receiving statins, especially high-intensity statins
Peanut Patch Found Safe, Effective for Treating Allergies
250-μg patch produces significant treatment response compared with placebo after 12 months
PCP Care in Hospital Linked to Resource Use, Outcome
Patients cared for by own primary care physician have longer length of stay, lower 30-day mortality
Poorer Neuropsychological Test Scores for HIV-Positive
No significant neuropsychological decline during two-year period with combination antiretroviral therapy
Sport Sampling in Children Tied to More Exercise in Adolescence
More likely than early sport specializers, nonparticipants to play recreational sports later
Longer Appointment Times in Clinic Where Trainees Present
In ophthalmology clinic with trainees, length is increased even in appointments without trainee
Psychostimulant Use Tied to Placental Complications
Small increased relative risk of preeclampsia, preterm birth; absolute risk increases are small
