Significant Differences for Methods of Measuring Albumin
Biases for plasma samples generally higher than for serum samples for all measurement methods
Risk of Certain Adverse Outcomes Up With Endoscopy in Pregnancy
Higher risk of preterm birth or small for gestational age but not congenital malformation, stillbirth
Bundle of Items Can Reduce SSI Rate in Colon Surgery
Bundle of five items reduces surgical site infection rate in colon surgery but not in hip surgery
Urologic CA Predictors ID’d in Women With Microhematuria
Age >60 years, history of smoking, history of gross hematuria strongly predict urologic cancer
HbA1c Tied to Progression of Aortic Stiffness Without Diabetes
HbA1c, HOMA-IR linked to progression of carotid femoral pulse wave velocity in adults
Health Care Access Not Easy for Undocumented Immigrants
Two U.S. studies find them unable to get adequate dialysis and end-of-life care
Hospitalizations for Atrial Fibrillation on the Rise
But patients with the condition also more likely to survive, researchers say
FDA Approves Newborn Screening Tests for Metabolic Disorders
Screens used to detect Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1, Pompe, Gaucher, and Fabry
‘Dripping’ Becoming Popular With Teen E-Cigarette Users
This method creates denser clouds of vapor, with unknown effects on health, researchers say
Lower Rate of Adverse Events With Outpatient Treatment of PE
Lower rate of adverse events for outpatients versus inpatients with hemodynamically stable PE
