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Disease-Modifying Drug Regimen May Offer Benefit in Heart Failure
Lower risk for cardiovascular death or hospital admission seen in HF with reduced ejection fraction
Spirituality May Have Protective Effect on QOL for Stroke Survivors
Spirituality may moderate link between care partner depressive symptoms and survivor psychological QOL
Improving Glycemic Control May Also Aid COVID-19 Outcomes
Insulin infusion may reduce risk for severe disease in those with hyperglycemia and COVID-19
AAOS: QR Codes on Children’s Casts May Be Useful for Care Info
In many cases, scanning the code keeps patients from needing to contact the treating physician
AAOS: Opioid Prescribing Down for Minor Ortho Injuries in Youth
However, 54.3 percent of patients received at least one dose of opioid during ED or clinic visit
Neurofilament Light Chain Levels Elevated After Repetitive TBI
Elevated exosomal, plasma levels of NfL also linked to chronic PCS, PTSD, depressive symptoms
Outcomes Similar After TAVR in Bicuspid, Tricuspid Anatomy
All-cause mortality, stroke comparable at 30 days, one year after transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Parents Struggling to Provide for Families During Pandemic
Hardships greatest for low-income, Hispanic, and black parents
Palliative Care Linked to Fewer Readmissions for Heart Failure
Fewer readmissions, less mechanical ventilation seen with palliative care during heart failure admissions
Benzodiazepines, Codispensed Opioids Common in Hemodialysis
Risk for mortality increased for those receiving short-acting benzodiazepines alone or with opioids
