AAN: SUDEP Incidence 1 in 4,500 Children, 1 in 1,000 Adults/Year
Major risk factor for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy is generalized tonic-clonic seizures
Use of HEART Score Has Limited Impact for Chest Pain in ER
Using score during assessment of patients with chest pain in emergency department deemed safe
HBV Reactivation Is Concern With DAA Tx in HBV-HCV Coinfection
29 cases of HBV reactivation reported in patients with coinfection receiving direct-acting antivirals
Exercise Improves Cognitive Function in Those Over 50
Aerobic exercise, resistance training, and tai chi are all associated with benefits
Primary Care Pediatrician Vital for Cleft Lip/Palate Care
Role of pediatrician includes diagnosis and referral, ongoing care, acting as liaison to specialist team
Gut Bacteria May Convert Choline Into Clot-Enhancing Compound
Significant increase in plasma TMAO levels at one and two months; increase attenuated by aspirin
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction May Ease Back Pain
Mindfulness-based stress reduction tied to short-term benefit for pain intensity, physical functioning
Central Obesity Ups Mortality Across BMI Range
Increased mortality with central obesity for normal-weight, overweight, obese individuals
T2DM Risk Cut by Variant in Sulfonylurea Receptor Encoder
Missense variant in ABCC8 gene also linked to reduced risk of coronary heart disease
PSA Screening Rates Have Leveled Off in U.S.
Decline followed recommendations from U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
