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The effects of aspirin on platelet inhibition may be more potent after bariatric surgery

Aspirin Responsiveness Can Change After Bariatric Surgery

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Correlation between extent of weight loss and improvement in on-aspirin platelet reactivity
For patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Electronic Messaging Intervention Cuts Cardiovascular Risk in T2DM

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Intervention effective for reducing cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes
A rare case of secondary syphilis which primarily presented with multiple nodules on the scalp has been detailed in a case report published online July 17 in the Journal of Dermatology.

Rare Skin Manifestations Can Indicate Secondary Syphilis

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Case report describes 51-year-old man who primarily presented with multiple nodules on his scalp
Adherence to distress screening protocols by cancer programs is associated with lower rates of medical service utilization

Distress Screening Tied to Fewer ER Visits for Cancer Patients

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Lower risk ratios for ER use and hospitalization when cancer program adherence documented
In a report published online July 16 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics

Survival Feasible Post Acute Liver Failure Secondary to Amiodarone

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Case report describes survival of 79-year-old woman treated with IV amiodarone for atrial flutter
Postoperative pain is frequently underrated when assessed by nursing staff on wards

Post-Op Pain May Often Be Underrated by Inpatient Staff

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Cross sectional data comparison of pain assessment showed large gap of underrated pain
Reducing hospital readmission rates for acute myocardial infarction

Reducing Hospital Readmissions Doesn’t Up Mortality Rates

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ACA guidelines may mean better follow-up after discharge, researchers suggest
The potential harms of ovarian cancer screening outweigh the benefits

USPSTF: Ovarian Cancer Screen to Be Avoided for Most Women

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Test isn't accurate enough to justify its use, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says
Reductions in opioid dosing might improve pain and function

Reduction of Opioid Dose May Improve Pain, Quality of Life

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Opioid tapering involved slowly decreasing dose over time, study author says
Even a few extra pounds gained in early or middle adulthood can increase risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension

Chronic Disease Risk Rises With Even Slow, Steady Weight Gain

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As little as 11 pounds gained from early to middle adulthood tied to significantly elevated risk