Case Report: Hyperammonemia to Be Considered in Cirrhosis Setting
Authors describe case of 58-year-old man who received blood obtained 17, 20 days earlier
Vitamin B6 Linked to Increased Risk of Hip Fracture
But no significant link for vitamin B12 and risk of hip fracture during trial and extended follow-up
CDC: Kidney Disease Affects One in Seven Americans
About 96 percent of those with early kidney disease don't know they have it
Review: Depression Screening As Inpatient Important, Feasible
Still, more research needed to determine effect of screening/treatment on patient outcomes
ADA: Glucose Self-Monitoring Often Lacks Benefit in T2DM
No significant improvements in hemoglobin A1c levels, HRQOL seen in non-insulin-treated cases
Medical Students Lacking Proficiency in BP Measurements
Among 159 medical students, a mean of 4.1 elements out of 11 were performed properly
Traditional Chinese Medicine May Benefit Some CVD Patients
Researchers suggest it might help treat hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerosis
Type of Hospital Doesn’t Impact Thrombolysis Outcomes in Stroke
Similar outcomes seen for comprehensive stroke centers, primary stroke centers, telestroke system
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
