ASA: Certain Factors Up Odds of Post-Stroke Bowel Obstruction
Post-acute ischemic stroke GI bowel obstruction predicts in-hospital complications, disability, death
Masked HTN Common in CKD, Linked to Target Organ Damage
Masked HTN common among patients with chronic kidney disease; also linked to low eGFR, proteinuria
Feedback From High-Profile Messenger Can Cut Antibiotic Rx
Reduction in antibiotic prescribing after receiving letter from England's Chief Medical Officer
Geriatric Events in Cancer Surgery Common in Elderly
Particularly among those who undergo major abdominal surgery
ASA: Stroke Caregiving Costs Higher Than Previously Thought
Average annual cost for caregiving for elderly stroke survivor estimated at $11,300
Testosterone Therapy Offers Modest Benefits for Older Men
Larger studies and long-term follow-up needed to determine possible risks of treatment
ASA: Stenting, Endarterectomy Similar in Carotid Artery Stenosis
Two studies show similar short- and long-term outcomes for stenting versus surgery
Many Med Schools Appear Unwelcoming Regarding Disability
Only one-third of medical schools have technical standards supporting accommodating disabilities
Opioids Tied to Higher Risk of Infections in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Increased risk of hospitalization for serious infection
Net Returns Projected to Top Investment in Vaccines
Projected immunizations estimated to yield return about 16 times greater than costs over decade
