Nurse-, System-Related Factors Analyzed in Wrong-Patient Events
In 77 percent of wrong-patient incident reports, the process of identifying the patients was not described
Tablet Use Encourages Patients to Explore Diabetes Risk
Replacing magazines with tablets can help patients learn about diabetes risk, take preventive action
Cost-Effectiveness of PCSK9 Inhibitors Called Into Question
Researchers say price would have to be between $4,000 and $5,000 per year to be cost-effective
Pattern of Stressor-Evoked Brain Activity Can Predict BP Reactivity
Multivariable pattern was identified in training sample; predicts systolic and diastolic BP reactivity
Sleep, Caffeine Use May Play Role in Post-Op Pain
Caffeine at onset of sleep deprivation might help prevent increase in post-op hypersensitivity
Collaborative Communication Could Improve HTN Rx Adherence
Clinicians in low-income neighborhoods should ask about employment, relationships, researchers say
AAP Issues New Guidelines for ID, Treatment of HTN in Children
Simplified tables from American Academy of Pediatrics likely to raise detection rates
Higher BMI in Childhood Linked to Adult Stroke Risk
Increased risk of early adult ischemic stroke with increase in BMI z score from ages 7 to 13 years
Zika Thrives in Pregnancy Due to Vulnerable Immune System
Study demonstrates effects of infection with different lineages of Zika virus on monocytes
Lower SBP Target for Blacks May Benefit Cognitive Function
Researchers find that healthy reductions may benefit blacks even more than whites
