Simple Clinical Assessment in ED Best for Predicting Mortality
Agreement between formalized triage assessment and simple clinical assessment was poor
Deep Learning Algorithm Can ID Mammographic Breast Density
Implementation of DL algorithm in routine clinical practice has agreement with radiologists
Limited Evidence for OTC Preps to Treat Nasal Symptoms of Colds
Nasal decongestants can be used for short periods for adults; their safety is unclear for children
CDC: Many Pregnant Women Not Receiving Immunizations
Less than half who were pregnant during peak flu vaccination period in 2017 to 2018 were vaccinated
Maternal Trauma Associated With Low Male Infant Birthweight
Combo of trauma history, higher levels of cortisol linked to lower birthweight in boys only
Hologram-Guided External Ventricular Drain Insertion Feasible
Fewer passes, less target deviation with hologram-guided external ventricular drain placement
CDC Warns of Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Raw Chicken
92 people in 29 states sickened so far; 21 hospitalizations; no deaths reported
Recreational Marijuana Now Legal in Canada
Canada is first major world economy to legalize recreational marijuana use
Giving Flu Shots in Pharmacies Could Up Vaccination Coverage
Reduction in influenza cases, deaths, costs by adding pharmacies during influenza epidemics
Hologram-Guided External Ventricular Drain Insertion Feasible
Fewer passes, less target deviation with hologram-guided external ventricular drain placement