ALS by Physician May Improve Traumatic Arrest Outcomes
Higher odds of 1 month survival with ALS by doctor vs EMS, BLS for traumatic out-of-hospital arrest
Previous Stroke Tied to Higher Risks in Aortic Valve Replacement
Previous stroke within three months of surgical AVR is risk factor for recurrent ischemic stroke, MACE
New Clinic Satisfaction Tool Provides Real-Time Feedback
Also improves communication and satisfaction between physicians and patients
Tenecteplase Appears Superior to Alteplase After Ischemic Stroke
Tenecteplase within 4.5 hours after symptoms linked to higher reperfusion, better functional outcomes
Pros and Cons for E-Cigarettes As Aid to Smoking Cessation
Researchers present evidence supporting their use, and discuss the limits and hazards of use
Saturday Is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Unused medications can be dropped off at local collection sites between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Drug-Related Endocarditis Cases Up From 2007 to 2015
Increase in endocarditis over nine-year study period mirrored increase in concomitant mixed drug use
Improvement in Race-Based Disparities in Years of Life Lost
Decline in race-based disparities in years of life lost seen in the United States from 1990 to 2014
Lupus Is a Leading Cause of Death in Young Women
Death from lupus ranked 10th in women 15 to 24 years, 14th in those aged 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 years
Increase in HTN in Children Based on 2017 AAP Guidelines
Increase in estimated population prevalence of elevated blood pressure from 11.8 to 14.2 percent
