Peripheral Nerve Block Beneficial in Arthroplasty
Reduced odds of complications and resource utilization with PNB in knee/hip arthroplasty
Cushing’s Sx Described in Infant Treated With Ophthalmic Steroid
Four-month-old developed ICS after six weeks of intranasal dexamethasone ophthalmic solution
Variation in Estimates of Sepsis-Linked Mortality by Data Source
Variation seen comparing mortality based on deaths certificates and health services utilization data
ACEI/ARBs Up AMI Outcomes Regardless of Renal Status
Treatment linked to improved long-term survival, regardless of underlying kidney function
Liraglutide Is Not Justified for All Patients With T1DM
Addition of 1.2 and 1.8 mg liraglutide linked to modest reduction of weekly mean glucose levels
Hormone Tx No Harm After Nonserous Epithelial Ovarian CA
For women aged younger than 55 years, hormone therapy linked to improved disease-free survival
Diabetes Weight Loss Diets Improve Emotional Measures
Findings regardless of whether diet was low or high in carbohydrates
Niacin-ER May Be Overlooked Cause of Thrombocytopenia
Researchers also note marked improvement in hemoglobin upon drug discontinuation in anemia
World Trade Center Exposure, Eosinophilia Predict Sinus Surgery
Firefighters exposed to dust right after the attack or for long periods later more likely to need surgery
Sacubitril-Valsartan May Be Cost-Effective Option in HFrEF
More costly than enalapril but more effective over a lifetime in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
