Month: March 2019

But Barrett esophagus length has decreased, as has prevalence of low-grade dysplasia on endoscopy

Introduction of minimally invasive robotic surgery linked to reduced odds of severe complications

Models using EHR data from infants in NICU can detect sepsis hours before clinical signs are apparent

Overall, 92.8 percent of oral solid medications contain at least one potential allergen

Elevated IgG antibody titer was most common supportive lab evidence for probable cases

Declines seen in AMI hospitalization, 30-day mortality, 30-day all-cause readmissions, one-year recurrent AMI

Findings show dose-response increase in risk for cardiovascular disease, all-cause mortality

Largest increases in emergency department visits seen for teens, African-Americans, Hispanic patients

Incidence of major cardiac implantable electronic device infections significantly lower with envelope

Link independent of exposure to other air pollutants, including PM_2.5 and NO₂

Adherence linked to significantly reduced risk for MACE, but only 6.4 percent had optimal compliance

Behavioral therapy, alone or with other interventions, generally more effective than Rx therapies alone

Pediatricians should be aware of leading causes of drowning, should tailor prevention guidance

Preliminary analyses revealed approximately 50 percent increased risk at five-year follow-up