Pre-Stroke Aspirin Use May Reduce Stroke Severity
Less stroke severity for aspirin users versus nonusers with large artery atherosclerosis
Stethoscope Still Valuable Despite Technological Advances
Despite increase in point-of-care ultrasound training, high risk of misdiagnosis for inexperienced
Design of Physician Satisfaction Surveys Affects Results
Author makes recommendations for improving the accuracy and utility of scores
Diabetes Mellitus Is Independent Risk Factor for A-Fib
Independent correlation persisted after adjustment for cardiovascular risk factors
Geographic Variation in HPV Oropharyngeal Cancer Prevalence
HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer prevalence varies between Western Europe and Eastern Europe, Asia
Intensified Tx Doesn’t Up Survival in Tuberculous Meningitis
No significant difference for survival, secondary outcomes for standard, intensified treatment
Nitrate Intake Linked to Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Risk
Reduced risk of POAG, and especially for POAG with early paracentral visual field loss
ER-Initiated Palliative Care Consult Ups QoL in Advanced CA
Improvement in quality of life; trend toward longer median estimate of survival
Electronic Cigarettes May Hinder Smoking Cessation Efforts
Devices lower chances of quitting by 28 percent, researchers say
Diagnostic Imaging Down With High Deductible Health Plans
Patients may not be equipped to discern which tests are medically necessary
