SVS Develops Recommendations for Popliteal Artery Aneurysms
Repair recommended for patients with asymptomatic PAA ≥20 mm in diameter to cut risk for thromboembolic complications, limb loss
Vision Impairment Tied to Cognitive Decline
Contrast sensitivity impairment may affect cognitive decline across more domains than other vision measures
E-Cigarette Use During Pregnancy Tied to Adverse Birth Outcomes
Low birth weight, preterm delivery seen particularly among individuals using e-cigarettes daily
Antidepressants May Work Better Than Exercise for Elderly Depression
Antidepressant therapy more effective than supervised physical activity at three and six months
24 Percent of Young Adults Hesitant to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Reasons for potentially rejecting vaccination include desire to wait and see if vaccine is safe, concerns over side effects
Virtual Roller Coaster Ride Used to Study Migraine Symptoms
Patients report more dizziness, motion sickness; neuronal activity more pronounced in superior and inferior occipital gyrus, pontine nuclei
Relapse Risk for Psychosis in Dementia Lower With Continued Pimavanserin
Findings seen in double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled discontinuation trial that was stopped early for efficacy
Remote Monitoring System Reduces Chemotherapy Symptom Burden
Significant reductions seen for global distress index, psychological symptoms, physical symptoms of Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale
Should Changes Made to Clinical Trials During Pandemic Be Kept?
Changes were recommended to preserve potential patient benefit while minimizing risks associated with COVID-19
COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness for Delta Variant Differs by Dose Number
Absolute differences in vaccine effectiveness for delta versus alpha variant were more marked after one dose
