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Individuals with a history of syncope may be almost twice as likely as others to get into a car crash

Car Crash Risk May Nearly Double in Patients With Syncope

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But whether lost consciousness is the cause isn't clear, researchers say
A new boxed warning is needed on the Essure implantable birth control device

FDA Adds Boxed Warning Requirement to Essure Device

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In addition, manufacturer Bayer must conduct further study of real-world risks
Comprehensive self-management strategies are sustainable for patients with irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable Bowel Self-Management Strategies Sustainable

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One year after program, majority of patients stuck with behavioral changes
Five of nine pregnancies among U.S. women who were infected with the Zika virus have resulted in adverse outcomes

CDC: Zika Found in Nine U.S. Pregnancies

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Four cases ended in either miscarriage or abortion, one involved severe birth defect
A considerable proportion of patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation meet the criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder and depression at six months after the procedure

PTSD, Depression Common After Stem Cell Transplant

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Decline in QOL and increase in depressive symptoms during hospitalization predict six-month outcomes
There is drop-to-drop variation in blood component measures from fingerprick blood that is greater than variation in drops of venous blood

Drop-to-Drop Variation Seen With Fingerprick Blood

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Authors say variation in blood analytes holds implications for point-of-care testing
The number of after-hours computed tomography scans referred by Australian emergency departments increased substantially from 2011 to 2013

After-Hours CTs on the Rise in Some Emergency Departments

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More after-hours ER CT referrals affect trainee workloads, training, researchers say
For women without history of coronary artery disease

Anxiety Tied to Ischemia During Exercise Testing for Women

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Findings for women with no history of coronary artery disease, but not for men
Hospital process composite performance measures of in-hospital cardiac arrest care vary between U.S. hospitals and are associated with outcome

Quality of In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Varies Among Hospitals

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Hospital process composite performance measures of in-hospital cardiac arrest linked to outcome

Decreases in Readmission Rates From 2007 to 2015

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Decreases for targeted conditions and nontargeted conditions among Medicare elderly beneficiaries