Infective Endocarditis From Injection Drug Use Increasing
Increase especially high among young, white, and female patients
New Decision-Making Tool Can Cut Unnecessary Antibiotic Use
A drop of about 10 percent is possible, study authors suggest
August 2016 Briefing – Emergency Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Emergency Medicine for August 2016. This roundup includes the...
Comorbidity Factors Identified for Exacerbation-Prone Asthma
Blood eosinophils, BMI, bronchodilator responsiveness tied to exacerbation frequency
Number of U.S. Adults Using Marijuana Up Significantly
Daily use nearly doubled between 2002 and 2014; fewer people perceive drug as harmful
Laser Pointers Can Cause Retinal Injury in Children
Although uncommon, vision impairment from these devices can be permanent
Off-Hours Presentation Not Detrimental in STEMI
Time of PCI did not affect STEMI efficacy or safety outcomes in large international trial
ACA Is Helping More Americans Afford Prescriptions
Improvement seen in all age levels, but millions still struggle with the cost of prescription drugs
Older MI Survivors Have High Event Risk Over Long Term
Even after one year, risk of mortality, cardiovascular events remains high
Low Diastolic BP Linked to Subclinical Myocardial Damage
Low DBP linked to myocardial damage, CHD events especially among those with SBP ≥120 mm Hg
