ASA: Certain Factors Up Odds of Post-Stroke Bowel Obstruction
Post-acute ischemic stroke GI bowel obstruction predicts in-hospital complications, disability, death
Intensive Diabetes Therapy Cuts CVD Incidence by 30 Percent
At 30 years, benefits persist for patients with T1DM in the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial
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: Long-Term Seizure Risk for Patients With Stroke
Substantial proportion of patients with stroke develop seizure; similar rate to that in TBI patients
Mortality 18.5 Percent for Ebola Management in U.S., Europe
Most patients received IV fluids and electrolyte supplementation, antibiotics, investigational tx
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
Interstitial Lung Abnormalities Linked to Increased Mortality
Increased risk of all-cause mortality seen in four separate research cohorts
