SHEA Updates Guidance for Health Care Staff With Hepatitis, HIV
Career counseling recommended for those planning to conduct exposure-prone procedures
MRI Safe for Those With Non-MRI-Conditional Cardiac Devices
MRI can be performed safely in patients with non-MRI-conditional devices, including pacemakers
American College of Surgeons, Oct. 3-7
The 105th Annual American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress The annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons was held virtually this...
Guidelines Developed for Care of Adults With Down Syndrome
Strong recommendation advises screening for Alzheimer-type dementia starting at age 40 years
Taking Lipid-Lowering Meds Tied to Lower Risk for Cancer Death
Adherence inversely linked to mortality related to breast cancer, CRC, melanoma in women
Flavan-3-ol Intake Appears to Lower Systolic Blood Pressure
Reduction comparable to adherence to Mediterranean diet or moderate reduction in salt
Aortic Dissection Is Rare Complication of Pregnancy
Most cases during pregnancy, postpartum period seen in women with aortopathy or family history
Weekend Admission Tied to Higher Stroke Mortality
Admission for hemorrhagic stroke on weekends versus weekdays tied to higher mortality at both rural, urban hospitals
Most Users Report Cannabidiol Use for Treatment of Diagnosable Conditions
Psychiatric, orthopedic, and sleep issues most commonly cited in a Reddit forum
Risk for Severe COVID-19 Low With Congenital Heart Disease
Higher risk for severe disease seen with genetic syndrome, adults at advanced physiological stage
