Varenicline Linked to Reduction in Heavy Drinking in Men
Also associated with smoking abstinence in overall sample of participants
Cancer Probability Documentation Lacking for Some at High Risk
Documentation found to be rarely provided for high-risk indeterminate pulmonary nodes
CDC: 2015 to 2016 Saw Drop in Life Expectancy in United States
Increase in rate of age-adjusted drug overdose deaths observed during same time period
Obesity Tied to Greater Asthma Impairment in Preschoolers
But responsiveness to inhaled corticosteroids is not reduced for overweight/obese preschoolers
Gender Differences Seen in Mental Stress-Induced Ischemia
CV reactivity mechanisms for mental stress-induced myocardial ischemia different for men, woman
Self-Reported Symptoms in Elderly Predict Readmission
Frail, elderly adults with shortness of breath, anxiety, depression, drowsiness more likely to be readmitted
Switching Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Beneficial After ACS
Greatest benefit seen in patients with low on-treatment platelet reactivity
Cisatracurium Ups Some ARDS Outcomes Versus Vecuronium
No difference in mortality or hospital days but fewer ventilator and intensive care unit days
STEMI Patient Perceptions Impact Emergency Medical Services Use
Self-transport patients more likely to perceive EMS as slower, express concerns over resource use
RA Exposure In Utero Tied to Increased Disease Risk
Children exposed to maternal rheumatoid arthritis have higher risk of thyroid disease, epilepsy, RA
