Pre-Stroke Aspirin Use May Reduce Stroke Severity
Less stroke severity for aspirin users versus nonusers with large artery atherosclerosis
Traditional Foods Can Bring Joy to Dementia Patients
Traditional foods create feeling of belonging and joy; boost patients' sense of well-being
Pertussis Outbreak Described in Preschool in Tallahassee
Within preschool, only five children had not received complete series of vaccinations
Foreign-Born Students in U.S. Have Higher Case Rate of TB
Students identified by screening more likely to be diagnosed within six months of arrival in U.S.
Compassion Fatigue May Be Underestimated by Trauma Teams
Acknowledging it is a key to coping, researchers say
Incidence of Nephrolithiasis Rising in Teens, Blacks
Researchers also report growing number of cases among women and children
Flavonoid-Rich Diet Tied to Lower Erectile Dysfunction Risk
Flavonoids may help preserve the health of blood vessels
Nonverbal Cues May Reveal a Physician’s Racial Bias
Doctors need to be aware of any unintentional biases they may be communicating
Diagnostic Imaging Down With High Deductible Health Plans
Patients may not be equipped to discern which tests are medically necessary
Electronic Cigarettes May Hinder Smoking Cessation Efforts
Devices lower chances of quitting by 28 percent, researchers say
