New Risk Score Assesses Stroke Risk After MI Without A-Fib
Model includes age, Killip class, hypertension history to estimate risk in those without atrial fibrillation
Alternatives to Whole Liver Transplants Feasible for Children
Alternatives helped to improve outcomes 2002 to 2015, indicating new ways to increase organ supply
AAN: Adherence to DASH Diet May Reduce Risk of Depression
For older adults, positive correlation identified for the Western diet with depression over time
Varicose Veins May Increase Likelihood of Blood Clots
Possible increased risk of pulmonary embolism, peripheral artery disease less clear
RBC, Plasma Transfusions Drop From 2011 to 2014
Red blood cell and plasma transfusions decreased, while platelet transfusions remained stable
Early Studies Often Show Exaggerated Treatment Effect
Findings based on assessment of trials evaluating drugs, devices to treat chronic medical conditions
Medical Marijuana Laws Not Tied to Increases in Teen Use
Findings based on 11 separate studies using data from four, large-scale U.S. surveys
Low Risk of Serotonin Syndrome for Triptans + SSRI/SNRI
Researchers question FDA advisory warning on risk of concomitant use
Treatment Effect of Fenofibrate Varies in Patients With T2DM
Treatment effect is greater in patients with dyslipidemia; absolute risk reduction of 2.15 percent
COPD Hospitalizations, Deaths, Prevalence Higher in Rural Areas
Higher for those living in rural areas than those in micropolitan or metropolitan areas
