Month: February 2019

Findings seen among patients with ischemic stroke, high systolic BP receiving alteplase for thrombolysis

Only 42.6 percent of 84 patients with biopsy-proven advanced colorectal polyps were taking aspirin

From 2010 to 2015, use of active surveillance/watchful waiting increased in low-risk disease

Of 146 protocols analyzed, 65 percent fully reported adverse events as intended by the protocol

Relapse reported to be a significant determinant of productivity loss and absenteeism

Mortality, hepatocellular carcinoma risk reduced after adjustment for potential confounders

No further improvement seen with behavioral economic principles of increased social pressure, loss aversion

The American Heart Association International Stroke Conference 2019 The annual International Stroke Conference of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) was held from Feb. 6 to 8 in Honolulu and attracted nearly 4,000 participants from around the world, including cerebrovascular research and practice experts. The conference featured more than 1,500 presentations that emphasized basic, […]

E-cigarette use up 77.8 percent among high school students, 48.5 percent among middle schoolers

Spending per person increased 4.2 percent from 2016 to 2017; utilization increased 0.5 percent