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
Diagnostic Imaging Down With High Deductible Health Plans
Patients may not be equipped to discern which tests are medically necessary
Nonverbal Cues May Reveal a Physician’s Racial Bias
Doctors need to be aware of any unintentional biases they may be communicating
Allergic Rhinitis Constitutes Considerable Burden
Patients with prevalent AR more likely to develop asthma, mental health comorbidities
Nitinol Coils May Up Ability to Exercise With Emphysema
Researchers find greater improvement in those treated compared to a placebo
Acute Ozone Exposure Ups Stress Hormone in Humans
Increased stress hormones, alterations in lipid metabolites are similar to changes seen in rodents
Recommendations Developed for Antithrombotic Tx in VTE
Guidelines updated for 12 topics; new recommendations address three new topics
Breast Implants Linked to Chronic Pulmonary Silicone Embolism
Case report describes chronic pulmonary silicone embolism related to saline implants
CDC: Nearly Half of U.S. Teens Exposed to Secondhand Smoke
Their own homes and family cars are common sources
