Type of Shaving Impacts Body Image in Elective Cranial Sx
Infection rate similar for regional, strip shaving; regional shaving adversely affects body image
Ultrasound Beats Palpation for Femoral Artery Catheterization
Shorter time taken for attempted cannulation of femoral artery, lower number of attempts needed
Ambulance Diversion Still a Concern Across the United States
Ambulance diversion linked to delays in treatment; seems ineffective for addressing overcrowding
Pediatric Unanticipated Admission Incidence 0.97 Percent
About half of unanticipated admissions related to anesthesia; risk factors include age, ASA class
High-Dose Steroid No Benefit to Platelets in Preeclampsia
High-dose methylprednisolone no benefit for women with preeclampsia, platelet counts <150 × 109/L
Oral Contraceptive Use Ups Surgery Risk in Crohn’s
Long-term use of oral contraceptives, especially combination type, linked to increased surgery risk
Elevated 3 Alpha-Diol G Levels for Many Women With Acne
Findings among women with normal androgenic status and without menstrual dysfunction
CDC: Cigarette Smoking Rates Down Among U.S. Adolescents
However, e-cigarette use and rates of distracted driving are on the rise
Risk of S. aureus Bacteremia Up in Patients on Glucocorticoids
Community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia risk rose along with the dosage
WHO Advises Delaying Pregnancy in Zika-Affected Areas
However, the CDC has decided against this kind of recommendation in the United States
