Reduced Mortality Risk Seen for Coffee Drinkers
Regular coffee and decaf consumption linked to survival benefits in study
Prognostic Biomarkers ID’d in Pulmonary Hypertension
Lower vWF and HDL cholesterol levels, higher NT-pro-BNP-levels linked to death, transplantation
Prostate Cancer Screening, Detection Both Down in U.S.
But whether that's good or bad isn't yet clear
Head Lice infestation Could Cause Iron Deficiency Anemia
Case report describes 23-year-old woman with no cause of anemia other than head lice infestation
Knee Bracing No Benefit Over Nonoperative Program in Knee OA
Significant improvements in pain, activities of daily living at week 52, regardless of bracing
Continuation of Antibiotics for UTI Often Inappropriate
Antibiotics frequently initiated inappropriately in ER; continuation after admission inappropriate for 68%
White-Coat, Masked HTN Tied to Target Organ Complications
Both associated with increased aortic stiffness, renal injury, incident cardiovascular events
Intervention Cuts Potentially Inappropriate Meds in Seniors
Intervention also effective for reducing proton pump inhibitor prescribing
Facilitating Shared Decision-Making Can Cut Antibiotic Use
Interventions that aim to facilitate shared decision-making effective in short term
Levodopa Shows Promise Against Macular Degeneration
But more research needed to confirm beneficial effects on vision disorder
