30-Day ER Revisit Predicts Poor Outcomes in Elderly
Older age, male sex, polypharmacy, and cognitive impairment are independent predictors of a revisit
Patient, Caregiver Characteristics Predict LVAD Response
Greatest improvement in patient QOL, worsening of caregiver strain in first month after implantation
Patient-Reported Outcome Tool Developed for Lumbar Spine Sx
Models had good predicted performance in validation cohort, with concordance statistic of 0.66 to 0.79
Many PICCs Placed Have Dwell Time of No More Than Five Days
Among patients with short-term peripherally inserted central catheter, about 1 in 10 has a complication
Few U.S. Adults Meet Most T2DM Risk Reduction Goals
Overall, 21, 29, and 13 percent meet goals for fruit, vegetable, and dairy intake, respectively
Poor Sleep in Menopause Tied to Vasomotor Symptoms, Depression
Poor sleep in preceding stage of menopause does not predict poor sleep in later stages
Prophylaxis Can Prevent HCV Infection in Kidney Recipients
With direct-acting antivirals, no adverse events seen when kidneys came from HCV-infected donors
Quintupled Glucocorticoid Dose No Help in Pediatric Asthma
But quadrupling dose of inhaled glucocorticoids may be beneficial for adolescents, adults with asthma
Minorities Face Worse Prognosis and Complications in T1DM
Findings based on analysis of whites, blacks, and Hispanics during three years after diagnosis
Intensive BP Lowering Doesn’t Cut Cerebral Perfusion
Intensive versus standard BP lowering not tied to decreased cerebral perfusion in small vessel disease
