No Impact of Medicaid Expansion on Hospital LOS, Mortality
Findings in general medicine patients discharged from U.S. academic medical centers
Plain Radiography Can ID Changes in Gouty Tophi Size
Plain radiography can identify hypouricemic treatment response in patients with tophaceous gout
In-Hospital Mortality Up With Weekend Admission in NSTEMI
Disparity no longer significant after adjustment for utilization of early invasive strategy
Most Clinicians Report That Sleep Quality in ICU Is Poor
Poor sleep has adverse effect on ICU recovery process and is linked to negative ICU outcomes
Vonoprazan-Based Triple Tx Feasible for H. pylori
Vonoprazan-based triple therapy safe and effective compared with conventional PPI-based triple tx
Cancer Replaces CVD As Leading Cause of Death in 22 States
Cancer is also now the leading cause of death for a number of minority groups
Circulating Biomarkers May Be Indicative of Stroke Risk
High levels of CRP, tHcy, TNFR2, and VEGF indicate significantly higher odds for incident ischemic stroke
IARC: Absence of Excess Body Fat Lowers Risk of Many Cancers
International committee finds slimmer individuals less likely to develop variety of malignancies
Review: Frailty Status May Predict Outcome After Cardiac Surgery
Frailty may predict mortality after major cardiac surgery, functional decline after minor surgery
CDC Urges Prevention, Early Recognition of Sepsis
Know the signs of extreme response to infection; consider it a medical emergency