Inhaled Corticosteroids Not Linked to Fracture in Children
Systemic, but not inhaled, corticosteroids associated with higher fracture risk in pediatric asthma patients
Outcomes for Atrial Fibrillation Similar With Dabigatran, Warfarin
Ischemic stroke, extracranial bleeding rates similar; lower risk of intracranial bleeding with dabigatran
AHA/ACA Present New Blood Pressure Guidelines
New guidelines lower the diagnostic threshold for stage 1 hypertension to 130/80
Perioperative Aspirin May Benefit Patients With Prior PCI
Aspirin tied to reduced risk of mortality, myocardial infarction for patients undergoing noncardiac surgery
Surgeons Often Prescribing Too Many Opioids After Rhinoplasty
Patients use a mean of 8.7 tablets, only 40 percent of the number prescribed after rhinoplasty
AAO: No Visual Acuity Change With Dexamethasone in DME
Visual acuity no better with dexamethasone added to ranibizumab in persistent diabetic macular edema
Oral Chemotherapy Parity Laws Offer Some Financial Protection
Decrease in estimated out-of-pocket spending at the 25th, 50th, 75th percentiles; increase at 90th, 95th
Thrombectomy May Be Best in Stroke Patients With Mismatch
Benefit for patients well six to 24 hours earlier with mismatch in clinical deficit severity, infarct volume
AHA: Acetylcysteine, Sodium Bicarbonate Don’t Cut Renal Risk
No benefit among patients at high risk for renal complications scheduled to undergo angiography
Prenatal Exposure to ADHD Meds Tied to Neonatal Morbidity
Increased risk of neonatal morbidity, especially central nervous system-related disorders
