Electronic Alert Doesn’t Up Appropriate Thromboprophylaxis
Patients with no score or inconsistent score result less often had appropriate thromboprophylaxis
Crosstalk Identified Between Adipose Tissue, Carcinomas
Organ-dependent crosstalk identified via VEGF, IL6, TNFα, and other mechanisms
Peri-Op Management Key in Surgical Resident Malpractice
Review of cases highlights importance of peri-op management; supervision by attending doctor
Suicide Risk Up in Younger Patients With Chronic Illness
Those diagnosed with diabetes, asthma more likely to attempt suicide than healthy peers
Benefit of Aspirin After A-Fib Ablation Questioned
Low risk patients do not appear to benefit from long-term aspirin therapy, but bleeding risk up
Spousal Caregiver Well-Being Tied to Recipient Health Expenses
Poor caregiver well-being, especially severe fatigue, also linked to increased ER use
Addition of Exercise to Weight Loss Ups Mitochondrial Capacity
Improved mitochondrial respiratory capacity for older obese adults with weight loss + exercise
CPR Less Likely for Cardiac Arrests in Black Neighborhoods
Also, public defibrillator less likely to be close at hand, researchers say
More Evidence Links Epstein-Barr Virus to MS Risk
Latest study shows blacks and Hispanics also vulnerable
Minimal Evidence for Electronic Communication Guidelines
Current guidelines for e-communication between patients, providers based on minimal evidence
