USPSTF Reviews Use of ECG for Preventing A-Fib, CVD Events
I statement for use of ECG in A-fib in seniors; D recommendation against ECG for reducing CVD risk
Cancer Therapies May Trigger Aging Phenotypes in Survivors
Chemotherapies, radiation have direct effects on telomere length, epigenetic modifications, microRNA
Gingko Biloba Extract Found Effective in Acute Ischemic Stroke
GBE plus aspirin alleviates cognitive, neurological deficits with no effect on adverse, vascular events
Primary Care Crucial for Preventing New HIV Infections
Increase in HIV cases among young, healthy adults, who are likely to turn to primary care for advice, tx
DBS Safe But Not Beneficial in Parkinson’s Dementia
No consistent improvements seen in primary cognitive outcomes, resting state functional MRI
RA Exposure In Utero Tied to Increased Disease Risk
Children exposed to maternal rheumatoid arthritis have higher risk of thyroid disease, epilepsy, RA
STEMI Patient Perceptions Impact Emergency Medical Services Use
Self-transport patients more likely to perceive EMS as slower, express concerns over resource use
Rx Discrepancies Common in Hospital Discharge Summaries
In audit, 68 percent of electronic discharge summaries for older patients had discrepancies
Pre-Op Liraglutide Cuts Post-Op Plasma Glucose in T2DM
Preoperative administration of liraglutide linked to lower post-op glucose, increase in pre-op nausea
Intensive BP Goals Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Events
Benefits similar in patients with and without type 2 diabetes
