Quantity of Opioids Prescribed Postop Linked to Consumption
Patients use 0.53 more pills for every additional opioid pill prescribed; pain also tied to consumption
Concussion-Related Biomarkers Vary Based on Sex, Race
Level of S100B up after sports-related concussion, especially within four hours of concussion
Zoliflodacin Seems Effective for Some Gonococcal Infections
In phase 2 trial, oral dose treats urogenital, rectal infections; lower efficacy for pharyngeal infections
hs-cTnI Can Rule Out Inducible Myocardial Ischemia in CAD
Very low levels of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I can exclude inducible myocardial ischemia
Herpes Zoster Recombinant Vaccine Seems Most Effective
However, adjuvant recombinant subunit vaccine tied to more injection site adverse events
Improved Long-Term Pregnancy Outcomes for Goserelin + Chemo
Findings seen in premenopausal women with stage I to IIIA hormone receptor-negative breast cancer
In-Hospital Infection May Up Readmission After Stroke
However, when specific types of infections assessed, only UTI significantly tied to readmission
Use of Polyetheretherketone Devices May Up Pseudarthrosis
Higher rates of pseudarthrosis, revision sx versus allografts in patients with one-level ACDF
Quitting Cannabis Tied to Improved Memory
Verbal learning deficits tied to cannabis use may be temporary in teens, young adults
Nurses With Bachelor’s Degree Feel More Prepared
Gaps in quality, safety competencies between bachelor's, associate degree nursing grads increase
