Combo of Several Meds at Smaller Doses May Boost HTN Care
Researchers posit smaller doses of several drugs better than standard dose of just one medication
Cool Water Works As Well As Hot for Ridding Hands of Germs
Time spent scrubbing hands with soap more important that water temperature
U.S. Emergency Departments Commonly Overcharging Patients
Minorities and uninsured are the most affected, researchers say
Model Predicts Acute GI Bleeding in Anticoagulated Patients
New scoring model includes five factors predictive of GI bleeding in patients taking oral anticoagulants
Post-Op A-Fib Down With Low-Level Vagus Nerve Stimulation
LLVNS tied to lower rate of POAF, inflammatory cytokine levels in patients undergoing cardiac sx
Reducing SBP Targets Below Current Guidelines Cuts Risk
Reducing SBP to 120 to 124 mm Hg linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, all-cause mortality
May 2017 Briefing – Neurology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for May 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Intra-Arterial Treatment Effective With Extracranial Carotid Disease
IAT seems to be at least as effective for patients with acute ischemic stroke, with versus without ECD
Risk of Conversion to Multiple Sclerosis Down With Minocycline
Treatment with minocycline reduces conversion to MS over six months after first demyelinating event
Excess Weight Increases Costs Across Health Care Settings
Percentage increases in costs associated with obesity were highest for medications, higher for women
