Pre-Stroke Aspirin Use May Reduce Stroke Severity
Less stroke severity for aspirin users versus nonusers with large artery atherosclerosis
Ranolazine Added to Glimepiride Cuts HbA1c in T2DM
Association not seen for patients treated with background metformin therapy
Medical Marijuana May Help Treat, Prevent Migraines
Average number of headaches cut in half, but experts say more research needed
KRAS, BRAF V600E Mutations Impact Survival in Colon Cancer
Mutations linked to shorter survival in patients with microsatellite-stable tumors
Greater Transparency Being Promoted in Research
Move toward greater transparency has extended beyond medication products to other interventions
Prophylactic Antibiotic Choice Impacts Post-Hysterectomy SSI
Increased risk of surgical site infection for those receiving β-lactam alternative, nonstandard regimen
Intensified Tx Doesn’t Up Survival in Tuberculous Meningitis
No significant difference for survival, secondary outcomes for standard, intensified treatment
Electronic Cigarettes May Hinder Smoking Cessation Efforts
Devices lower chances of quitting by 28 percent, researchers say
Dementia Rx May Lower Risk of Falls Among Parkinson’s Patients
Those who took rivastigmine in study were 45 percent less likely to have an accident
Pathway to Heroin Described in NEJM Commentary
Initial exposure to opioids appears to 'push' potential addicts to heroin
