ASA: Long-Term Seizure Risk for Patients With Stroke
Substantial proportion of patients with stroke develop seizure; similar rate to that in TBI patients
Mortality 18.5 Percent for Ebola Management in U.S., Europe
Most patients received IV fluids and electrolyte supplementation, antibiotics, investigational tx
ASA: Stenting, Endarterectomy Similar in Carotid Artery Stenosis
Two studies show similar short- and long-term outcomes for stenting versus surgery
Cannabis Use Not Linked to Risk of Mood, Anxiety Disorders
But significantly associated with any substance use, alcohol use, drug use disorders
Review: Higher Concentration of PUFAs in Organic Meat
Second meta-analysis shows elevated concentration of total, n-3 PUFAs in organic milk
Ferritin, Transferrin Positively Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
Higher levels tied to higher risk of T2D in men and women; TSAT linked to risk in women
Thyroid Function Level Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
Increased risk of breast cancer in women with hyperthyroidism; lower risk for hypothyroidism
Obesity Ups Mortality Risk in Critically Ill Children
Height data are necessary to correctly classify children as normal weight, overweight, or obese
Outcomes Explored for ER Return Visit Hospital Admissions
Patients initially discharged then readmitted after return ER visit have lower in-hospital mortality
Delivery of Preventive Services to Infants Can Be Improved
Intervention improves percentage of patient visits receiving all preventive bundle elements
