Mometasone, Tiotropium Do Not Top Placebo in Mild Asthma
And budesonide-formoterol superior to albuterol for prevention of asthma exacerbations
Statin Use Reduces Dementia Risk After Concussion in Seniors
Patients receiving a statin have reduced risk for dementia, independent of cardiovascular meds use
Postoperative Infection Rate Similar Across Biologics in RA
Glucocorticoid use ups risk for hospitalized infection, prosthetic joint infection after arthroplasty
Readmission Rates Vary Little Among Primary Care Doctors
One of 4,230 PCPs had readmission rate that was significantly above the mean
Racial Disparity Seen in Prescriptions for Buprenorphine
Office visits for drug to treat opioid use disorder most commonly self-pay or private insurance
Early Neuromuscular Blockade No Better in ARDS Patients on Vent
Mortality similar for those receiving continuous infusion of cisatracurium, lighter sedation targets
Guidance Issued for Systems of Care for Stroke Patients
Recommendations support educational initiatives to increase awareness, need to seek emergency care
Access to Care Worse for Sexual-Minority Cancer Survivors
Sexual-minority women with access deficits have increased odds of poor physical, mental quality of life
3 Percent of Infant Sleep-Related Deaths Occur in Sitting Devices
Less than 10 percent of deaths occur in properly used car seats during travel
Cancer Screening Less Likely Among Current Smokers
Findings based on guideline-based screening for breast, prostate, colorectal cancer