Type of Hospital Doesn’t Impact Thrombolysis Outcomes in Stroke
Similar outcomes seen for comprehensive stroke centers, primary stroke centers, telestroke system
Global Climate Change Could Cause Rise in Airway Irritation
Researchers warn about possible increase of Alternaria alternata fungus
CDC: ~5 Percent of Pregnancies With Zika Result in Birth Defects
Birth defects can occur following infection during any trimester
FDA Requests Removal of Opana ER From Market
Agency says the medication's risk for abuse now outweighs any benefit
New Bill With Tort Reforms Will Protect Iowa Physicians
Reforms include limiting noneconomic damages for intangibles, stronger expert witness standards
Reporting Tool Shows Impact of Attacks on Health Care in Syria
Total of 938 people were directly harmed in 402 incidents of violence against health care in Syria
Drop in Admission for Aspiration Pneumonia From 2002 to 2012
Decrease in incidence and in-hospital mortality among all cases, and those aged 65 years and older
Researchers Target Zolmitriptan Dosing for Pediatric Migraine
Study supports body-weight dosing of 5.0 mg and 2.5 mg for children >50 kg and <50 kg, respectively
Antidepressants in Pregnancy Don’t Affect Newborn Behavior
Newborns aren't more likely to be irritable, hard to feed, or sleepless, researchers say
Cow’s Milk Alternatives Linked to Shorter Stature in Children
More research needed to understand the causal relations between non-cow milk consumption, height