Systolic, Diastolic HTN Contribute to Adverse CV Events
Systolic, diastolic HTN independently predict composite outcome with thresholds of ≥140/90 or 130/80 mm Hg
About One in 20 Patients Exposed to Preventable Harm
Pooled prevalence of preventable patient harm was 6 percent; 12 percent was severe, led to death
Early EEG Helps Predict Cardiac Arrest Outcomes in Comatose
Continuous background pattern at six or 12 hours an independent predictor of good outcome
Extremely Low LDL Cholesterol May Up Stroke Risk
Higher hemorrhagic stroke risk seen for individuals with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol <70 mg/dL
Physical Activity Linked to Slower Aβ-Related Cognitive Decline
Exercise, lower vascular risk independently attenuate negative link for Aβ burden, cognitive decline
HIV-Infected Cells Persist in CSF in Individuals on Long-Term ART
Cell-associated HIV DNA ID'd in CSF in nearly half of participants, tied to worse neurocognitive outcomes
Flexible Family Visitation Policy Does Not Cut Delirium in ICU
For family members, anxiety and depression scores were significantly better with flexible visitation policy
MS Relapse Risk Not Increased in Postoperative Period
Odds of postoperative versus preoperative relapse were not increased in unadjusted, adjusted analyses
CVD Risk Up in Later Life for Young Adults With High LDL or Hypertension
Young adult LDL ≥100 mg/dL tied to 64 percent increased risk for CHD, independent of later levels
Obesity Linked to Increased Risk for Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis
Obese patients have significantly more relapses on first-line treatment with IFN beta, glatiramer acetate
